An Sithean [An Sidhean]

About An Sithean [An Sidhean]

Tucked away in the remote Monar Forest, this Corbett offers a sense of isolation rarely found on the nearby Strathfarrar Munros. It is a high, broad-shouldered hill of grass and heather, providing a grandstand view of the deep trench of Loch Monar and the rugged, north-facing corries of Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais.

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• •The name derives from the Gaelic An Sìthean, meaning 'the fairy hill' or 'the fairy mound'. In Highland folklore, such places were traditionally believed to be the dwellings of the Aos Sìth, though this is an unusually large and imposing hill to carry the title.
• •Positioned in the heart of the Monar Forest, it remains one of the more remote Corbetts in the region, usually requiring a lengthy approach from the east via Strathfarrar or a complex journey involving the private road through the glen.
• •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the massive, multi-topped ridge of An Riabhachan and the remote, sprawling plateau of Braigh Coire Chùil across the water.
• •Despite being named after fairies, you are significantly more likely to encounter a herd of red deer or a character-building peat bog than anything of a magical persuasion.