Scotland
Am Bacan North Top
608M
1993FT
About Am Bacan North Top
Sitting just shy of the 2,000-foot mark above Glen Ogle, this quiet Tump offers a peaceful alternative to the busy Munros near Killin. The terrain is typical of the Trossachs fringe—heathery, occasionally boggy, and rewarding those who enjoy pathless exploration with clear perspectives over the surrounding glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
280th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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33.4m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Lui Schist, a layered rock formed from ancient silty mud. Look for tiny garnet crystals embedded in the stone beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN605301
Latitude
56.4424°N
Longitude
4.2644°W
Did You Know?
- •The name "Am Bacan" comes from the Scottish Gaelic for "The Stake" or "The Tethering Post," usually applied to a small, distinct prominence in the landscape.
- •From this vantage point, you gain an excellent perspective of the Meall nan Tarmachan ridge and the sprawling Ben Lawers massif rising across the Dochart valley to the north.
- •It is most commonly visited as a short detour from the high path through Glen Ogle, often paired with its slightly higher parent summit, Am Bacan, located just to the south.
- •At 607.6 metres, it misses out on being classified as a Graham by a mere 2.4 metres, ensuring its slopes remain blissfully ignored by the majority of peak-baggers.