Scotland
Elrig 'ic an Toisich
887M
2910FT
About Elrig 'ic an Toisich
Rising above the remote Gaick Forest, this high, rounded Tump offers a sense of profound isolation characteristic of the central Grampians. Its broad, heathery slopes require a long approach, rewarding walkers with an unobstructed perspective over the desolate troughs of the Gaick Pass and the sprawling Atholl estate to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
40th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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34.2m
Nearest Town
Ruichlachrie
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is solid granite. This rock formed from molten magma that cooled deep underground as part of the Glen Tilt formation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN865788
Latitude
56.8866°N
Longitude
3.8644°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Eileirig mhic an Toisich', meaning the deer-trap of the son of the Mackintosh. An eileirig was a topographical funnel, often between steep slopes, used by hunters to drive deer into a confined space for culling.
- •Standing at 887m, the hill falls short of Munro status by less than ten metres. This technicality keeps the summit exceptionally quiet, as most walkers in the area are drawn instead to the higher peaks of the Drumochter or the Atholl hills.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the 'Gaick Tromie'—a deep, glacial trench that cuts through the Grampians. From the top, you can look directly down into the bowl of Loch an Seilich and across to the steep cliffs of the Duinnish Bel.
- •Reaching this hill involves a committed journey into some of the most remote terrain in the region; if you encounter another person here, you have both likely taken a very wrong turn or share a very specific enthusiasm for peat hags.