Scotland
Bac nam Foid
584M
1916FT
About Bac nam Foid
Rising from the wild interior of the Isle of Lewis, this remote peak offers a genuine wilderness experience. The terrain is a rugged mix of peat moorland and rocky outcrops, typical of the Outer Hebrides. Its summit provides a distinct vantage point over the fractured coastline of Loch Reasort and the neighbouring Uig hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
260th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over a foundation of hardened sandstone and tough, banded granite. These rocks were transformed deep underground by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN040996
Latitude
57.0464°N
Longitude
5.2322°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Bac nam Fòid, which translates as the 'bank of the peat turfs.' This suggests the lower slopes were historically significant for harvesting peat, the traditional source of fuel for local island communities.
- •The summit offers a commanding view of Mealisval to the north and the complex, sea-drowned valley of Loch Reasort, looking across to the wild hills of the North Harris Forest.
- •The approach is defined by 'cnoc and lochan' topography, a challenging glaciated landscape of small rocky knolls and hidden peat pools that requires careful navigation in poor visibility.
- •The lack of any popular hiking classification means the hill is blissfully ignored by most, ensuring your only competition for the summit cairn will be the local deer population.