Scotland
Stac Gorm
430M
1411FT
About Stac Gorm
Rising steeply above the RSPB reserve at Loch Ruthven, this rugged little Marilyn offers a concentrated dose of Highlands character. The ascent involves weaving through heather and granite outcrops to reach a craggy summit, rewarded with fine views across the Monadhliath range and the shimmering waters of the loch below.
Key Statistics
Rank
456th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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183m
Nearest Town
Tullich
Geology
You are trekking across the Flichity Formation, featuring tough, layered rocks. These were once ancient muds, transformed by immense heat and pressure into the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH630273
Latitude
57.3156°N
Longitude
4.2763°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Blue Peak' or 'Blue Crag'. In Gaelic landscape naming, 'gorm' often refers to the specific blue-green tint of distant hills or lush upland grazing rather than a literal primary blue.
- •It serves as a spectacular natural grandstand for Loch Ruthven, an RSPB reserve famous as one of the few UK breeding sites for the rare Slavonian grebe.
- •To the south, the summit looks directly into the vast, rolling plateau of the Monadhliath mountains, while looking north provides a clear view of the winding Strathnairn valley.
- •The hill is a popular 'quick hit' for walkers based in Inverness, as its modest 430-metre height and accessible start point allow for a summit return trip in well under two hours.
- •It is a Marilyn that can be bagged so efficiently that you might find yourself back at the car park before your morning coffee has even reached a drinkable temperature.