Buachaille Etive Mòr is the mountain that announces Glen Coe. From the A82 its steep triangular face rises with almost theatrical timing, a landmark that has become shorthand for the drama of the western Highlands.
Experienced walkers can make a serious day of it, taking in the Munro summits along the ridge, but this is not a casual stroll in poor weather. Even if you stay low, the views from the road and the approaches into Glen Etive are worth slowing down for.