Scotland
Ceann Reamhar
467M
1532FT
About Ceann Reamhar
Standing at 467 metres, this rounded summit is a significant presence in the Scottish landscape. Its Gaelic name translates as ‘Fat Head’, aptly describing the broad, bulky profile of this Hump and Tump. The ascent typically involves navigating rough moorland, leading to a summit with expansive views over the surrounding loch-strewn island terrain.
Key Statistics
Rank
47th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Northern Isles
Prominence
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134m
Nearest Town
Àird Àsaig
Geology
You are walking on the granite of the Uig Hills. These rocks often feature large, prominent crystals that formed as molten stone cooled deep underground.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG118990
Latitude
57.8877°N
Longitude
6.8638°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Ceann Reamhar, which translates as ‘fat head’ or ‘thick head’, describing its blunt, rounded summit profile.
- •Reaching the top provides a clear vantage point over the rugged interior of the island, with views stretching towards the jagged skyline of the Harris Hills to the south.
- •The terrain is defined by its isolation and the classic 'cnoc and lochan' topography—a chaotic landscape of rocky knolls and small pools left behind by retreating glaciers.
- •Navigating the approaches requires a certain level of commitment, as the ground is notoriously soft; it is the kind of place where the map’s blue lines for streams are often more of a suggestion than a boundary.