Scotland
An Suidhe
541M
1775FT
About An Suidhe
Rising above the Spey valley near Kingussie, this heathery Monadhliath summit provides an accessible escape from the busier Cairngorm trails. It serves as an excellent vantage point, offering a broad perspective of the high plateau across the strath, including the dramatic, craggy face of Sgoran Dubh Mòr.
Key Statistics
Rank
337th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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125m
Nearest Town
Kincraig
Geology
You are walking on the Loch Laggan Psammite. This compressed, sandy rock is filled with tiny, glittering mineral flakes that catch the light beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH813070
Latitude
57.1385°N
Longitude
3.9630°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'The Seat,' a term frequently used for hills with a shelf-like profile or those traditionally used as resting places along old mountain passes.
- •Its summit provides a distinct perspective on the Cairngorm plateau; rather than looking up at the peaks, you look directly across the Spey at the massive western wall of the Inshriach Forest and the profile of Sgor Gaoith.
- •The hill is classified as a 'Hump' (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres), a status that matters greatly to dedicated baggers and very little to the local sheep.