Scotland
Beinn Liath Mhor South Top
769M
2523FT
About Beinn Liath Mhor South Top
Positioned south of the main white quartzite ramparts of its parent massif, this Tump offers a rugged, quieter vantage point. It provides a striking contrast between the grey scree of the higher summits and the deep greens of Achnashellach Forest, with direct, unhindered views across the glen to Sgorr Ruadh.
Key Statistics
Rank
56th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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55m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is formed from the Applecross Formation, a rugged sandstone filled with small pebbles and gravel that gives the summit its gritty texture.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG957513
Latitude
57.5065°N
Longitude
5.4118°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'South Top of the Big Grey Mountain', with the 'grey' specifically describing the pale Cambrian quartzite that litters the surrounding high ground.
- •This hill sits directly above the Achnashellach Forest, providing a clear view of the West Highland railway line as it snakes through the valley floor of Strathcarron.
- •The summit is a prime location for studying the geology of the Coulin Forest, where dark, ancient Torridonian sandstone bases are topped by the much younger, bright white quartzite caps of the higher peaks.
- •To the west, the hill overlooks the dramatic pass of Coire Lair, offering one of the best perspectives available of the tiered rock buttresses of Sgorr Ruadh.
- •It is a useful summit for those who prefer to look at the notorious, ankle-turning quartzite scree of the higher Torridon peaks rather than actually having to walk across it.