Scotland
Tom Trumper
582M
1909FT
About Tom Trumper
Situated above the high reaches of Glen Roy, this rounded heathery summit offers a straightforward ascent in a geologically famous landscape. The hill provides a fantastic vantage point over the ancient Parallel Roads of Glen Roy and the distant, craggy ridges of the Ben Nevis massif and the Grey Corries.
Key Statistics
Rank
56th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
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Geology
Beneath your feet lie dark, shiny layers of ancient mud and clay. These carbon-rich rocks form the bedrock of Tom Trumper.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NJ231187
Latitude
57.2525°N
Longitude
3.2762°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Gaelic 'Tom', meaning a rounded hill or knoll, with 'Trumper', which is likely an anglicisation of 'Tiompan'—a word used in the Highlands to describe a drum-shaped hill or a musical instrument.
- •The summit provides an excellent perspective on the 'Parallel Roads' of Glen Roy; these ancient shoreline terraces were created by a glacial lake and were instrumental in early geological theories.
- •Looking southwest, the view is dominated by the massive Ben Nevis range and the Grey Corries, while the remote, rolling plateau of the Monadhliath extends to the east.
- •The hill is seldom visited compared to the neighbouring Munros, offering a quiet experience for those exploring the deep glens and high moorlands of the Lochaber borderlands.
- •Despite the name, you are far more likely to find yourself negotiating a saturated peat hag than a high-stakes real estate deal on these lonely slopes.