Scotland
Na Tuadhan
861M
2826FT
About Na Tuadhan
Rising as a rugged, quartzite-capped spur north of Ben More Assynt, this substantial top offers a wilder perspective of the Assynt forest. Its steep flanks overlook the remote Dubh Lochs, providing a rocky, off-path experience for those seeking to escape the main Munro trods and explore the massif’s complex ridges.
Key Statistics
Rank
12th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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96.9m
Nearest Town
Inchnadamph
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of hard sandstone and tough, crystalline rocks. These durable materials create the rugged slopes and distinctive terrain of Na Tuadhan.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC303214
Latitude
58.1496°N
Longitude
4.8839°W
Did You Know?
- •The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic 'Na Tuadhan', meaning 'The Hatchets'. This is a reference to the sharp, angular appearance of its rocky ridges when viewed from the surrounding glens.
- •While often bypassed by walkers heading straight for Ben More Assynt, it marks the northern terminus of the high quartzite plateau, separated from the main Munro summit by a high, fractured col.
- •The summit offers a spectacular and specific vista north across the trackless Sutherland peatlands toward the distinctive triple-peaked silhouette of Quinag and the steep wall of Glas Bheinn.
- •It serves as an excellent litmus test for the durability of one's knees; if the descent through the shifting quartzite scree toward Gleann Dubh doesn't make them complain, very little else in the Highlands will.