Scotland
Ben Hee North Top
851M
2792FT
About Ben Hee North Top
Rising as a rugged northern shoulder of the main Ben Hee massif in Sutherland, this remote high point offers a wilder perspective of the Reay Forest. Its rocky terrain is typical of the North West Highlands, providing a quiet alternative to the main summit with wide, lonely views over the glens toward Loch Merkland.
Key Statistics
Rank
13th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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87m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Altnaharra Psammite Formation. This tough rock began as ancient sand that was squeezed and heated into the hard, layered stone beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC434350
Latitude
58.2762°N
Longitude
4.6707°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Beinn Shìth', which most commonly translates as 'Hill of Peace' or 'Hill of the Fairies'.
- •The North Top is situated just over a kilometre from the main summit and is usually reached via the stalking paths that climb from West Merkland on the A838.
- •From the summit, there is a particularly clear view north towards the deep waters of Loch Eriboll and west across the desolate moors to the distinctive silhouettes of Arkle and Foinaven.
- •While it lacks the prominence of the main peak, as a Tump it remains a necessary detour for those baggers who consider a thirty-metre drop between summits a matter of professional pride rather than an inconvenience.