Scotland
Sgaraman nam Fiadh North Top
831M
2728FT
About Sgaraman nam Fiadh North Top
Rising above the remote Monadhliath plateau near Newtonmore, this high Tump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busier Munros nearby. The terrain is characterized by rolling heather and peat hags, leading to a broad summit that provides an expansive sense of isolation and far-reaching views across the central Grampians.
Key Statistics
Rank
62nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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32.3m
Nearest Town
Gergask
Geology
You are walking over shiny, banded rocks formed from ancient mud and sand. These foundations were transformed deep underground by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH608075
Latitude
57.1372°N
Longitude
4.3017°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, with 'nam Fiadh' meaning 'of the deer,' reflecting the historical use of these high-level plateaus as traditional stalking grounds.
- •It is located on the wild ridge north of the Corrieyairack Pass, acting as a secondary northern high point to the main 854m summit of Sgaraman nam Fiadh.
- •From the summit, the view south-west opens up towards the massive, craggy profile of the Creag Meagaidh massif across the hidden upper reaches of the River Spey.
- •On a landscape this vast and rounded, the distinction between a 'Top' and a boggy dip is often a matter of debate for everyone except the local red deer.