Scotland
Seana Bhraigh South Top
905M
2969FT
About Seana Bhraigh South Top
Tucked away in the remote wilds of the Freevater Forest, this high plateau shoulder sits just south of the main Munro summit. It offers a rugged, pathless experience characteristic of the North West Highlands. From here, the dramatic cliffs of Luchd Choire drop away, revealing views across to Beinn Dearg and the Fannichs.
Key Statistics
Rank
17th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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61m
Nearest Town
Inverlael
Geology
You are walking over ancient layers of hardened sand and silt. These compressed rocks often contain tiny, dark garnet crystals embedded within the stone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH288871
Latitude
57.8414°N
Longitude
4.8853°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Seana Bhràigh', meaning 'Old Upper Part' or 'Old Hill-slope', describing the ancient, weathered plateau landscape found in this remote corner of Ross-shire.
- •The South Top provides a front-row seat to the staggering northern precipices of the main peak, which drop nearly 400 metres into the depths of Luchd Choire—a view largely hidden from those taking the standard southern approach paths.
- •Reaching this summit usually requires a significant expedition from either Inverlael or Oykel Bridge, making it one of the more isolated points to reach in the North West Highlands.
- •At 905 metres, this summit missed the 3,000-foot mark by a mere nine metres, ensuring it remains a quiet Tump rather than a crowded destination for Munro baggers.