Scotland
Tom Liath
638M
2093FT
About Tom Liath
Rising above the upper reaches of Strathdon near Corgarff, this rounded moorland summit offers a quiet vantage point on the eastern edge of the Cairngorms. Reached via heather-clad slopes, the top provides clear views across to the high plateau of Ben Avon and the undulating Ladder Hills to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
31st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
Corgarff
Geology
You are walking over ancient, hardened sands and muds. These are crossed by tough rocks that once rose from deep underground as molten liquid.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ331041
Latitude
57.1232°N
Longitude
3.1055°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Tom Liath', which translates as 'Grey Hillock' or 'Grey Mound', likely a reference to the weathered stones or the pale, lichen-covered heather found across its broad, rounded slopes.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective of the massive, tor-crowned bulk of Ben Avon to the west and the prominent peak of Morven to the south-east.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a longer moorland circuit starting from the A939 Lecht Road, often paired with the nearby summit of Meikle Geal Charn.
- •Being part of a managed sporting estate, the most likely companions you will encounter on these slopes are red grouse or the occasional estate track that seems to head everywhere except the actual summit.