Scotland
An Reithe
845M
2771FT
About An Reithe
Tucked away in the rugged backcountry southwest of Fort Augustus, this high, rounded summit translates from Gaelic as 'The Ram'. It offers a wild, pathless character typical of the Great Glen’s southern fringes, where steep, heathery slopes lead to a wide plateau with expansive views over the mirror-like waters of Loch Garry.
Key Statistics
Rank
84th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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61m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you belongs to the Glenfinnan Group, made of ancient layers of sand and mudstone that have been compressed into solid rock.
Find It
Latitude
57.1876°N
Longitude
5.0563°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'The Ram,' a title likely earned from the hill's sturdy, broad-shouldered appearance when viewed from the glens below.
- •The summit provides a spectacular vantage point for observing the Great Glen's geography, specifically the sharp dip containing Loch Oich and the southern tip of Loch Ness.
- •Walkers typically approach from the south via the Loch Garry shore, often pairing this summit with the neighbouring peak of Carn na Coire Ghlaise.
- •Despite its significant height of over 840 metres, its status as a Tump means it remains a quiet spot, largely ignored by those strictly following the more famous peak lists.
- •In common with many hills in this wet pocket of the Highlands, the ascent is often less of a walk and more of a tactical exercise in avoiding knee-deep bog.