Scotland
Ferrowie
801M
2629FT
About Ferrowie
Reaching a height of 801 metres near Ballater, this expansive peat-covered dome offers the immense scale and isolation typical of the Lochaber region's high moorland. It provides a rugged, understated climb, rewarding walkers with specific views across the remote watersheds and the deep glacial troughs of the surrounding glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
72nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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75.2m
Nearest Town
Acharn
Geology
Ferrowie rests upon the Queen’s Hill Formation. The ground consists of layers of hardened sand and mud that have transformed into solid rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO303794
Latitude
56.9007°N
Longitude
3.1459°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Ferrowie likely derives from the Gaelic Feith Ruadh, translating to 'red peat-stream' or 'red bog,' referring to the iron-rich waters that drain from its marshy plateau.
- •Positioned on the high watershed between Glen Muick and Glen Clova, the summit offers an exceptional profile view of the steep, rocky southern face of Broad Cairn and the massive granite plateau of Lochnagar to the north.
- •At 801.4 metres, it clears the 800-metre mark with just enough room to spare that you can feel a distinct sense of height, provided you don't look too closely at the Munros looming immediately to the west.