Scotland
Leathad Gaothach
844M
2769FT
About Leathad Gaothach
Rising above the remote moors southeast of Fort Augustus, this broad, exposed shoulder is a high point of the Monadhliath range. It offers a rugged, pathless experience characteristic of these rolling highlands. The summit provides a commanding perspective over the Corrieyairack Pass toward the sprawling ridges of the Grey Corries and Ben Nevis.
Key Statistics
Rank
55th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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59.8m
Nearest Town
Crathie
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of granite-like rock, which carries large fragments of ancient, hardened sandstone and mudstone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN523993
Latitude
57.0610°N
Longitude
4.4372°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Leathad Gaothach translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Windy Slope', a fitting title for a high point that sits exposed to the weather systems moving through the Great Glen.
- •The hill is a close neighbour to the higher peak of Gairbeinn; the two are often climbed together via the high, mossy plateau that separates them.
- •From the summit, you gain a unique aerial view of the 18th-century Corrieyairack Pass, where General Wade's military road zigzags its way over the high ground between Fort Augustus and Laggan.
- •Navigating the approaches involves crossing classic Monadhliath terrain—an undulating expanse of heather and peat hags that demands good boot waterproofness and a reliable compass.
- •The summit is a quiet spot, often overlooked by those heading directly for the more prominent landmarks of the Great Glen, offering a genuine sense of Highland isolation.