Scotland
An Soutar
680M
2231FT
About An Soutar
Rising above the remote glens of the North West Highlands, this rugged 680-metre Tump offers a quiet alternative to the popular nearby Munros. Its rough, pathless slopes overlook the desolate reaches of Glen Kingie, providing a sense of isolation and expansive views towards the sharp peak of Gairich.
Key Statistics
Rank
115th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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50.1m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
These slopes are built from ancient clay and sand, transformed by heat and pressure into the tough, layered rocks beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH259350
Latitude
57.3721°N
Longitude
4.8963°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating to 'The Shoemaker.' In Scottish topography, such names often refer to a specific rock formation or crag that was thought to resemble a cobbler at his work.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional perspective of the Munro Gairich directly to the north and the sprawling, serrated ridge of the Knoydart peaks, including the pyramidal Sgùrr na Cìche, to the west.
- •The hill is most often approached from the remote road-end at Loch Arkaig, requiring a trek through the often boggy and trackless terrain of the Kingie Forest.
- •As a Tump overshadowed by more famous neighbours, it remains remarkably quiet; it is a fine place to appreciate the scale of the Highlands without the company of other hikers.