Scotland
Poll-gormack Hill
805M
2642FT
About Poll-gormack Hill
Rising into the Monadhliath mountains east of Fort Augustus, this sprawling Tump offers a quintessential Highland experience. Its broad, heathery slopes and occasional peat hags lead to an expansive plateau, providing a wild sense of isolation and far-reaching views across the Great Glen toward the rugged peaks of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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91.2m
Nearest Town
Aberchalder
Geology
You are walking on the Tarff Banded Formation. These layered rocks consist of hardened mud and sandstones, filled with tiny, glittering minerals that sparkle underfoot.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN390979
Latitude
57.0440°N
Longitude
4.6554°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Poll-gormag', which translates to 'blue pool' or 'blue hollow', likely referencing a specific feature or marshy depression found on its broad flanks.
- •Situated north of the historic Corrieyairack Pass, the hill overlooks the vast waters of Loch Ness to the northwest and the high, stony plateau of Carn a' Chuilinn to the east.
- •The summit view is defined by the sharp contrast between the rolling Monadhliath moorland and the serrated skyline of the Grey Corries and the Ben Nevis massif visible to the southwest.
- •In common with much of this range, the terrain is an excellent test of navigational patience, where a direct line on the map is frequently interrupted by the intricate, boggy geometry of high-altitude peat hags.