Eididh nan Clach Geala

Eididh nan Clach Geala, at 928 metres — "mantle of the white stones" in Gaelic, a fitting name given the pale quartzite scattered across its slopes — is the fourth and final Munro of the Beinn Dearg group, typically climbed last on the full circuit from Inverlael.

Reached from Meall nan Ceapraichean via a descent to the main Gleann na Sguaib path near Coire Mathair Lathail, a separate stalkers' path branches off to climb this final summit — a left fork encountered earlier in the day, when walkers pass the junction on the way up to Beinn Dearg, marks the start of this route for those tackling the mountains in the opposite order. The path climbs through heather on a well-defined route to the bealach above Lochan a' Chnapaich, from where the final ascent to the cairn is straightforward, if remote and somewhat exposed.

The mountain sits at something of a distance from its three companions, adding real length to any circuit that includes all four Munros — for those unable to arrange transport between Inverlael and the alternative finish at Loch Glascarnoch, the full loop returns via Gleann na Sguaib, making for a substantial and tiring final stretch after already climbing three major summits.

The full four-Munro circuit — Beinn Dearg, Cona' Mheall, Meall nan Ceapraichean, and Eididh nan Clach Geala — from Inverlael is around 25-30 kilometres with roughly 1,700-1,900 metres of ascent, typically ten to twelve hours or more; water sources become scarce between Coire Mathair Lathail and the fourth summit, so care should be taken not to run out on a warm day.

This is remote, largely pathless terrain in its upper reaches, and reaching this final Munro after an already long day demands genuine stamina — full navigation skills and a realistic assessment of remaining daylight and energy are both essential.

Parking at Inverlael is free; there is a regular bus service between Ullapool and Inverness passing on the A835.