Scotland
Beinn Liath Mhor Far East Top
875M
2872FT
About Beinn Liath Mhor Far East Top
Positioned at the eastern edge of a magnificent quartzite ridge, this subsidiary top offers a dramatic introduction to the Torridonian giants. The terrain is a mix of pale, shattered rock and steep slopes, overlooking the deep troughs of Coire Lair and the wild approach from Achnashellach.
Key Statistics
Rank
34th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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76m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on layers of hard sandstone and rough, gravelly rock. These durable materials form the rugged, stony landscape beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG983515
Latitude
57.5088°N
Longitude
5.3685°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Liath Mhòr, meaning 'Big Grey Hill', referring to the distinctive capping of pale Cambrian quartzite scree that gives the ridge its frosted appearance.
- •This summit is the first significant high point reached when tackling the main ridge from the east, usually accessed via the historic stalker's path from Achnashellach.
- •The view from this vantage point is dominated by the near-vertical quartzite cliffs of Sgùrr Ruadh and the massive, tiered sandstone terraces of Fuar Tholl directly across the corrie.
- •Geologically, the summit marks a clear transition where the dark Torridonian sandstone of the lower slopes meets the bright white quartzite blocks that form the mountain's upper crust.
- •Despite the name, you are still very much in the Scottish West; reaching the 'Far East' here involves nothing more exotic than a strenuous plod up from the A890.