Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Suilven

As we regain the A894 we have a chance to look back over the magnificent landscape here and see the giant Suilven against the horizon. A mountain that beckoned us again and again whilst in Assynt. 'Suilven may be only 731 metres high, but its remarkable outline make it one of Scotland's best known and most easily identified mountains. Lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises from a wilderness landscape of moorland, bogs and lochans known as Inverpolly National Nature Reserve. Suilven forms a steep-sided ridge some two kilometres in length.' Wikipedia & Walkhighlands The NC 500: The Scottish 'North Coast 500' is one of the world’s most beautiful road trips. A route of just over 500 miles (516) of stunning coastal scenery, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, remote fishing villages and hidden gems.

After being reminded of the beauties of wild Assynt in Scotland recently, I was tempted to look back through my 2021 collection to find an unposted beauty. Here is a look at the mighty twin peaked Suilven with its partner Canisp shrouded in the white cloud, further to the left. One of the wonderful things around here is the amount of yellow gorse we see. Our road goes on to the right. Enjoy full screen

Another chance to see this splendid mountain, this time from the south east. The river could be one of the many around here taking water from these high places but is most likely the Ledbeg River. Enjoy full size

Another view as we head south between Handa Island and LochInver. We see our road below us but the stars are once again the mountains of Canisp (covered by cloud on the left) and Suilven on the right. Contrast this view with almost the same shot taken earlier in the day travelling north. What a difference a bit of sun makes. See that same photo description for more info. PiP Enjoy full size.

Another view across Clachtoll with Canisp and Suilven ever present. Enjoy full screen

After a great day touring and exploring this area of Assnt it’s time for a wee rest and bite to eat. Here we see our ever present magical mountains Canisp to the left and Suilven on the right. Suilven looks in fact to be just in front of an equally impressive third mountain, but no – it is the same mountain that is quite long with a ridge walk between the two peaked ends. As said elsewhere here, a view that we would see again and again. Looks like the weather was about to close in, as is so typical in this part of the world. Enjoy full screen and have a good week.

A view over this lochan near Achmelvich to the mountains of Canisp to the left and Suilven on the right. A view that I would see again and again. Notice another lochan behind this one. 'There are over 31,000 freshwater Scottish lochs, including lochans, although only around 350 are of a notable size. A lochan is the word for a small loch, although there is no clear definition for the size at which a lochan becomes a loch.' Enjoy full screen.

As we leave The Falls of Kirkaig, I look back further up the valley and see this spectacular scene through my long lens. In reality it was only a mile or so further up the path to get to see its foot and a nice lake too but we didn’t! as it was only supposed to be a short morning walk and we had brought nothing to eat nor drink for an extended walk. Pity! ...Townies!! Suilven: is a mountain in Scotland. Lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises from a wilderness landscape of moorland, bogs, and lochans known as the Inverpolly National Nature Reserve. Suilven forms a steep-sided ridge some 2 kilometres in length. Wikipedia It is in the list of Marilyns and ranked No.561 by height at 731m in the Database of British and Irish Hills. Enjoy full screen. Herb