Scotland
Sith Mor
650M
2133FT
About Sith Mor
Rising to 650 metres in the heart of the Grampians, this rounded Tump offers a quieter perspective on the sprawling Forest of Atholl. Situated south of the Beinn a’ Ghlo massif, the ascent involves navigating typical Scottish moorland to reach a summit overlooking the deep trench of Glen Tilt.
Key Statistics
Rank
214th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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30.9m
Nearest Town
Laggan
Geology
You are walking over ancient, hardened layers of sandstone and mudstone, alongside tough, granite-like rocks that form Sith Mor's sturdy foundation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH713172
Latitude
57.2274°N
Longitude
4.1334°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sìth Mòr', which translates as the 'great fairy hill' or 'large hill of peace'. The term 'sìth' is frequently associated with the supernatural beings of Gaelic folklore, suggesting the hill held a distinct place in local oral tradition.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a direct, profile view of the three peaks of Beinn a’ Ghlo, particularly the steep, white-quartzite screes of Carn Liath to the north-east.
- •Positioned above the lower reaches of Glen Tilt, the hill serves as a prominent landmark for those walking the historic right-of-way through the glen between Blair Atholl and Braemar.
- •It is a 'great' hill by name, though its modest stature suggests the Gaelic speakers who named it were comparing it to the smaller knolls of the glen floor rather than the 1,000-metre giants visible to the north.