Scotland
Ben Griam Mor
590M
1936FT
About Ben Griam Mor
Rising abruptly from the flat peatlands of the Flow Country, this isolated Sutherland peak offers a rugged, lonely ascent. Characterised by steep, terraced slopes, it provides an exceptional vantage point over the desolate interior of the far north, with the distinct silhouette of Ben Loyal visible to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
112th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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433m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on layers of gritty sandstone and pebbly rock. This foundation of pressed sand, mud, and smooth stones forms the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC806389
Latitude
58.3227°N
Longitude
4.0392°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn Ghriama Mhòr. While Mhòr means 'big', Griama is commonly translated as 'grim' or 'gloomy', an apt description for its dark, hulking profile when seen against the vast surrounding moorland.
- •Despite falling short of the 2,000ft mark, its extreme isolation gives it a prominence of over 300 metres, making it a significant Marilyn for those bagging peaks in the far north.
- •The hill is a geological island of Old Red Sandstone sitting amidst a sea of much older Moine gneiss, resulting in the distinctive stepped terraces that define its steep southern and eastern flanks.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the 'Flow Country', one of the world's most intact blanket bog systems, with the remote waters of Loch Nan Clar and Loch Badanloch glinting at the hill's base.
- •Approaching the hill usually involves a trek from the remote railway station at Kinbrace, though the walk often involves more time spent negotiating deep peat hags than actual path-walking.