Scotland
Sidhean Dubh na Cloiche Baine
757M
2484FT
About Sidhean Dubh na Cloiche Baine
Rising from the sprawling Monadhliath plateau east of Fort Augustus, this remote Tump is defined by rolling, heathery slopes and a wild sense of isolation. It offers a rugged, pathless experience for those seeking solitude, rewarding the effort with expansive vistas across the Great Glen toward the high peaks of the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
132nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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45m
Nearest Town
Crathie
Geology
You are trekking across the Allt Crom Complex. It is made of granodiorite, a rock similar to granite that formed from cooling magma deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH504015
Latitude
57.0801°N
Longitude
4.4698°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as the 'Black Fairy Hill of the White Stone', where Sidhean refers to a knoll believed to be inhabited by the Sìthe or fairy folk. The 'white stone' likely denotes a prominent quartz erratic or outcrop visible on its dark, peat-heavy flanks.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for looking northwest over the Great Glen, offering a distinct perspective on the rounded form of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh and the distant, rugged peaks of the Glen Affric forest.
- •In the heart of the Monadhliath, you are far more likely to find yourself negotiating a complex network of peat hags or practicing the hill's lengthy name than you are to meet a fellow walker.