Fells/Beinn an t-Sidhein
Scotland

Beinn an t-Sidhein

509M
1670FT
Rank
233rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Tomcrasky

About Beinn an t-Sidhein

Standing above Strathglass in the Scottish Highlands, this 509-metre Dodd offers a straightforward ascent with rewarding views across Glen Affric and the surrounding hills. The name derives from Gaelic, meaning 'hill of the fairy mound', reflecting the area's rich folklore tradition. Its modest height belies its prominence in the landscape.

Key Statistics

Rank
233rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Tomcrasky
Prominence
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68m
Geology
As you hike Beinn an t-Sidhein, you are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a bedrock foundation composed of quartzite and pelite rocks.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Carn a' Chaochain ChruaidhCarn a' Chaochain ChruaidhMeall DamhCarn a' ChaochainMeallan Odhar

Did You Know?

  • The name Beinn an t-Sidhein translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'hill of the fairy mound' or 'hill of the sídhe', referring to the supernatural beings of Celtic mythology who were believed to inhabit such places.
  • Despite its relatively modest height of 509 metres, the hill qualifies as both a Dodd and a Tump, classifications that recognise hills with sufficient prominence and topographic interest beyond mere altitude.
  • The hill overlooks Strathglass, one of the most fertile straths in the Highlands, which has been continuously settled since prehistoric times and was historically part of the lands of Clan Chisholm.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NH231149
Latitude
57.1915°N
Longitude
4.9286°W

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