Scotland
Leacann Doire Bainneir
644M
2113FT
About Leacann Doire Bainneir
Tucked away in the Monadhliath above Fort Augustus, this quiet Tump offers a rugged, pathless trek through classic Highland heather and peat. It lacks the drama of the nearby Great Glen but rewards walkers with an expansive, lonely summit and direct views across the deep trench of the glen toward the Corrieyairack Pass.
Key Statistics
Rank
218th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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72m
Nearest Town
South Laggan
Geology
You are walking over ancient, hardened layers of sand and silt. These tough, quartz-rich rocks and compressed mudstones form the fell’s rugged foundation.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN302946
Latitude
57.0112°N
Longitude
4.7980°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Leacann Doire Bainneir, which translates roughly as the 'slope of the grove of the milking place', suggesting these lower slopes were once used for seasonal summer grazing.
- •Situated on the fringe of the vast Monadhliath plateau, the hill is frequently bypassed by those heading for the historic Corrieyairack Pass, making it an excellent retreat for walkers seeking solitude away from the busier Great Glen routes.
- •From the summit, you can look northwest across the Great Glen to see the prominent profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, the most conspicuous hill rising from the northern shores of Loch Ness.
- •While the name promises a grove, any ancient woodland has long since been replaced by a sprawling landscape of heather and peat hags, ensuring a true test of cross-country navigation and waterproof gaiters.