Suilven, Caisteal Liath

Height	731.4m
Prominence	496m
Meaning	the pillar, grey castle
Lists	Fionas, 48
Location	West Assynt and Glen Canisp, Coigach and Assynt
Grid Ref	NC153183
Lat/Lon	58.11552, -5.13676

Seen from from the west and above the village of Lochinver Suilven appears domed in shape, it's summit Caisteal Liath giving rise to its other name, the 'Sugar Loaf'. Viewed from the north or south, Suilven appears much different, its long and narrow crest stretching from Caisteal Liath over three other peaks, including Meall Meadhonach and ending abruptly on Meall Beag.

Although Suilven can be approached from the east, the better tracks and paths arrive from the west. There are two main alternatives for a there-and-back route - from Glencanisp and Inverkirkaig. The Glencanisp option would allow for a bike to be used for more of the approach, but the finest route in my opinion would be to combine both into one long circular route.

Suilven's ridge requires a bit of hands-out-of-pockets on the crest to reach the summit Caisteal Liath and scrambling skills and a decent head for height to reach its other main summit, Meall Meadhonach at the opposite and of its ridge.

Routes up Suilven

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Suilven circuit
	Hillwalking route up Suilven from Glencanisp and Kirkaig Falls. A superb circuit from Lochinver, combining Suilven’s ridges and the spectacular falls. Peaks : 1 Fiona Ascent : 1425m (4680ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 7:50hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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