Scotland
Torr na h-Iolaire Far South Top
528M
1731FT
About Torr na h-Iolaire Far South Top
Rising above the remote glens of Ardgour, this rugged subsidiary peak offers a quieter alternative to the more frequented Highland summits. The terrain is characteristically rough, defined by pathless heather and rocky outcrops. It provides a superb vantage point for looking across Loch Shiel towards the jagged peaks of Moidart and Sunart.
Key Statistics
Rank
118th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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29.3
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking across ancient, deformed crystalline rock and a very hard sandstone. These durable layers form the rugged geological foundation of the fell beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG926454
Latitude
57.4521°N
Longitude
5.4582°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Eagle' (Torr na h-Iolaire), a title common across the Highlands that suggests these remote crags were historically significant nesting sites for golden or white-tailed eagles.
- •Situated in the Ardgour wilderness, the ascent is almost entirely pathless, requiring walkers to navigate through a complex landscape of peat hags and hidden lochans.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective of the higher main top to the north, while to the east, the massive western flanks of Ben Nevis are clearly visible across the waters of Loch Linnhe.
- •Being designated the 'Far South Top' implies a level of map-room precision that the sprawling, chaotic heather of the actual hillside rarely bothers to respect.