Scotland
An Liathanach
508M
1667FT
About An Liathanach
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Torridon, this rugged Wester Ross hill offers a quiet alternative to the giants of the Coulin Forest. Its terrain is quintessential Northwest Highlands: a mix of heather, bog, and grey Torridonian sandstone outcrops that lead to a surprisingly panoramic 508-metre summit.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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122m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over banded rocks and tough layers that were originally formed from prehistoric sand and mud.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH124568
Latitude
57.5625°N
Longitude
5.1379°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name An Liathanach translates as 'The Grey One', referring to the pale, weathered appearance of the Torridonian sandstone blocks and scree that characterize the summit area.
- •The summit provides a unique perspective on the Torridon giants to the north, specifically looking across Upper Loch Torridon toward the tiered southern terraces of Beinn Alligin and the quartzite-capped peaks of Liathach.
- •To the south and west, the view opens up over the Applecross peninsula towards the Cuillin of Skye, while the deep waters of Loch Damh sit directly below the hill's eastern slopes.
- •While its name might suggest a monochromatic experience, the lower approach usually involves navigating a very colourful variety of Highland bog before the grey sandstone finally offers firmer footing.