Scotland
Leac nan Uan
694M
2277FT
About Leac nan Uan
Rising above the Great Glen east of Fort Augustus, this 694-meter Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier canal-side trails. The terrain is typical of the Monadhliath fringes—rugged, heathery, and largely pathless. The summit provides a sharp perspective across Loch Ness toward the high, distant silhouettes of the Glen Shiel peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
187th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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76.9m
Nearest Town
North Laggan
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of hardened, ancient sandstone and a unique mix of crystalline rocks that cooled deep within the earth.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN372966
Latitude
57.0317°N
Longitude
4.6842°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, where Leac nan Uan translates as the 'Slope of the Lambs.' A leac usually refers to a flat slab of rock or a smooth, stony hillside, suggesting this area was historically used as high-summer grazing ground for young livestock.
- •Its position on the western edge of the Monadhliath plateau makes it an excellent vantage point for viewing the Great Glen; on a clear day, the peaks of the North West Highlands, including the distinctive silhouettes of Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach, are visible to the west.
- •The hill is often overlooked in favour of the higher Munros further east, meaning an ascent from the Culachy Forest tracks usually guarantees solitude, though the final push to the summit requires picking a line through stubborn peat hags and deep heather.