Scotland
Bac nam Fuaran
830M
2724FT
About Bac nam Fuaran
Rising above the northern side of Glen Moriston near Fort Augustus, this high, rounded heathery dome offers a wilder, quieter alternative to the busy Cluanie ridges. At over 830 metres, it provides a sprawling vantage point over the remote Dundreggan Forest and the steep, jagged profiles of the Glen Shiel hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
63rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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38m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking across the Loch Laggan Psammite Formation. This hard, sandy rock is filled with shimmering flakes of mica that catch the light.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH436009
Latitude
57.0725°N
Longitude
4.5815°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Bank of the Springs.' It aptly describes the high, water-rich plateau where numerous small burns begin their descent toward the River Moriston.
- •Despite its significant height, it is categorised as a Tump because it lacks the 150-metre drop on all sides required to be classified as a Graham.
- •The summit offers a clear, earned view across the Great Glen toward the Monadhliath Mountains, with the massive bulk of Càrn Ghluasaid dominating the view to the west.
- •The hill sits on the fringes of the Dundreggan estate, a significant area for the restoration of the ancient Caledonian pinewood forest.