Ben Wyvis
Ben Wyvis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Uais) is a mountain in Easter Ross, in the northern Highlands of Scotland. It lies north-west of Dingwall, in the council area of Highland, and the county of Ross and Cromarty. Ben Wyvis is a large winding and undulating ridge running roughly north–south for about 5 km, the highest point of which is Glas Leathad Mòr at 1,046 metres (3,432 ft). Geologically, the ridge is composed of Moine pelitic gneiss. The mountain is prominent in views of the area, presenting a whale-back shape above the farmland of Strathconon.
| Ben Wyvis | |
|---|---|
| Beinn Uais | |
Ben Wyvis seen from Loch Glascarnoch | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,046 m (3,432 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 691 m |
| Parent peak | Beinn Dearg |
| Listing | Marilyn, Munro |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [peɲ ˈuəʃ; ˈkl̪ˠas̪ʎɛhət̪ ˈmoːɾ] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Easter Ross, Scotland |
| Parent range | Northwest Highlands |
| OS grid | NH463684 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 20 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glas Leathad Mòr | NH463684 | 1046 m | Munro, Marilyn |
| Tom a' Chòinnich | NH463700 | 953 m | Munro Top |
| An Cabar | NH450666 | 946 m | Munro Top |
| Glas Leathad Beag | NH492706 | 928 m | Munro Top, HuMP |
Ben Wyvis is an important habitat for several species of plants and birds, and is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Special Protection Area (SPA), a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Of particular importance is the woolly hair-moss that covers the summit plateau. This springy moss provides ideal nesting territory for dotterel that breed here each summer: Ben Wyvis represents at least 2.4% of the breeding population in Great Britain.