Fells/Monadh an t-Sluichd Leith [Monadh an t-Sluich Leith]
Scotland

Monadh an t-Sluichd Leith [Monadh an t-Sluich Leith]

800M
2625FT
Rank
4th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Nearest Town
Chapeltown

About Monadh an t-Sluichd Leith [Monadh an t-Sluich Leith]

Rising above the dramatic Harta Corrie, this 800-metre summit offers an exceptional grandstand view of the Black Cuillin’s northern peaks. It is a rugged, stony Tump that provides a visceral sense of Skye's volcanic backbone, serving as an atmospheric vantage point overlooking the deep, glacier-carved troughs of the central hills.

Key Statistics

Rank
4th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Nearest Town
Chapeltown
Prominence
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34m
Geology
Underfoot lies the Ladder Hills Formation, consisting of compressed, glittery sandstones and hardened mud-based rocks that form these rugged slopes.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Mountain of the Grey Hollow', likely referencing the expansive, grey scree-covered bowls of Harta Corrie and Lota Corrie that drop away from its slopes.
  • •The summit offers a unique, side-on perspective of the jagged skyline of Sgùrr nan Gillean and the dark, recessed cleft of the Am Basteir 'tooth'.
  • •The approach from Sligachan passes near the 'Bloody Stone' in the glen below, which marks the site of the Battle of Coire Na Creiche in 1601—the last major clan battle fought on the Isle of Skye.
  • •Despite its 800-metre stature and proximity to the main ridge, it remains relatively overlooked by those rushing toward the nearby Munros, making it a reliable spot for solitude.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NJ262171
Latitude
57.2388°N
Longitude
3.2243°W

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Scotland Guide
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