Scotland
Fuar Tholl
907M
2976FT
About Fuar Tholl
One of the finest Corbetts in the North West, this rugged peak is defined by the spectacular, tiered cliffs of Mainnir nam Fiadh. While often shadowed by the neighbouring Munros of Sgùrr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhòr, its quartzite-shattered summit provides a grandstand view of the Torridon giants and the Applecross hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
23rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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242m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
The ground here is part of the Applecross Formation, which consists of sandstone filled with small pebbles and gravel.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG975489
Latitude
57.4854°N
Longitude
5.3792°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Cold Hole' or 'Cold Hollow', a reference to the cavernous, north-facing corrie of Mainnir nam Fiadh, which holds snow and shadow long into the spring.
- •Standing at 907 metres, the mountain missed out on Munro status by a mere seven metres, a fact that preserves its quiet character despite possessing some of the most dramatic rock architecture in the region.
- •The summit provides an unparalleled perspective of the 'Torridon Giants', offering a clear sightline into the complex southern ridgelines of Liathach, Beinn Eighe, and Beinn Alligin.
- •Geologically, the mountain displays the classic Torridonian layering of dark sandstone topped with a cap of white Cambrian quartzite, which gives the upper slopes their pale, shattered appearance.
- •Missing the Munro cut-off by roughly the height of two double-decker buses is a blessing for the solitary walker, as it keeps the crowds firmly fixed on the 3,000-foot peaks across the glen.