Fells/Garbh Achadh
Scotland
Garbh Achadh
510M
1673FT
Rank
89th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Garbh Achadh
A modest Dodd rising to 510 metres in the Argyll countryside, positioned near the head of Loch Fyne. The summit offers a quiet vantage point over the surrounding glens and waterways, typical of the lower hills in this corner of the Southern Highlands. An unassuming climb with little recorded history.
Key Statistics
Rank
89th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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52
Geology
Garbh Achadh is built upon a blend of quartzite, fine-grained felsite, and altered metagabbro from classic Scottish Highland formations.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name Garbh Achadh derives from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'rough field' or 'rough pasture', likely describing the character of the hillside grazing ground rather than the summit itself.
- •At 510 metres, this hill scrapes into Dodd status, requiring a prominence of at least 15 metres and a height between 2000 feet and Donald height, placing it among Scotland's more modest classified tops.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN040101
Latitude
56.2429°N
Longitude
5.1646°W
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