Scotland
Ladhar Bheinn Far South Top
857M
2812FT
About Ladhar Bheinn Far South Top
Rising as a rugged spur on the southern flanks of Knoydart’s highest mountain, this subsidiary top offers a wild, rocky character. Though overshadowed by the main summit, it provides a dramatic vantage point over the dark waters of Loch Hourn and the jagged ridges of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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35m
Nearest Town
Barrisdale
Geology
You are walking across the Morar Schists. This foundation was originally layers of sand and mud that heat and pressure transformed into the rocks beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG832033
Latitude
57.0695°N
Longitude
5.5780°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Ladhar Bheinn is derived from the Gaelic for 'Claw Mountain,' referring to the massive, hoof-like ridges and deep corries that define the massif’s north-eastern face.
- •This top provides an exceptional perspective of the main summit’s Great Face, one of the most impressive precipices in the Highlands, which drops nearly 500 metres into the depths of Coire Dhorrcail.
- •From this elevation, there are clear views across the Sound of Sleat to the jagged silhouette of the Cuillin on Skye, as well as the nearby Knoydart peaks of Luinne Bheinn and Meall Buidhe.
- •Accessing this remote spot typically requires a boat to Barrisdale or a long trek from Inverie, cementing its reputation as part of 'The Last Wilderness' of mainland Britain.
- •In the Rough Bounds, the designation of 'Top' is often a gentle euphemism for a confusing jumble of wet rock and deceptive false summits that always seem much further apart than the map suggests.