Scotland
Fraochaidh NE Top
626M
2054FT
About Fraochaidh NE Top
This sub-summit of the higher Graham, Fraochaidh, offers a quieter perspective on the rugged borders of Argyll and Lochaber. Characterised by steep, heathery slopes and occasional crags, the ascent provides excellent views over the Glen Duror forest toward the massive bulk of Beinn a' Bheithir and the southern Mamores.
Key Statistics
Rank
152nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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45.3m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across dark slates and ancient limestones, mixed with hard rocks that formed from magma cooling deep beneath the surface.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN053533
Latitude
56.6313°N
Longitude
5.1748°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'fraoch', meaning heather, identifying this as 'The Heathery Place'—a description that remains remarkably accurate for anyone trekking through its lower reaches.
- •The hill sits on a long, high ridge that drops down toward the Lairig Mhor, an ancient pass and drovers' road that now forms a spectacular section of the West Highland Way.
- •From this specific vantage point, you get an uninterrupted view north across the glen to the sharp, rocky profile of Binnein Mor, the highest point in the Mamores range.
- •The lower slopes are notoriously damp; reaching the summit with dry socks is generally considered a sign of either exceptional navigational skill or a prolonged drought.