Scotland
Slat Bheinn
627M
2056FT
About Slat Bheinn
Rising above the western shores of Loch Slapin on the Strathaird peninsula, this rugged Tump offers a quieter perspective than the neighbouring Cuillin giants. Its rocky slopes provide an exceptional vantage point for studying the dramatic south face of Blà Bheinn and the jagged silhouettes of Rum and Eigg across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
80th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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40m
Nearest Town
Faoilean
Geology
You’re hiking across volcanic rocks like granite and basalt, sitting atop ancient layers of sandstone and limestone formed by prehistoric seas and rivers.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG534208
Latitude
57.2122°N
Longitude
6.0854°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic 'slat', meaning a rod, lath, or wand, which in a landscape context often refers to a narrow, straight ridge or a prominent linear rock feature.
- •The summit offers a unique, unobstructed view of the Great Whin Sill and the complex gabbro architecture of the Black Cuillin's eastern outliers.
- •Positioned on the approach to the more famous Blà Bheinn, this hill sits within the Strathaird Estate, an area historically significant for its transition from traditional crofting to conservation management.
- •It provides an excellent vantage point for watching the weather move across the Sea of the Hebrides toward the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, and Canna.
- •It is the ideal summit for the walker who wishes to enjoy the legendary scenery of the Isle of Skye without the traditional requirement of queuing for a foothold on a narrow ridge.