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Scotland
Tiorga Mor [Tirga Mor]
680M
2231FT
About Tiorga Mor [Tirga Mor]
Standing as a prominent Graham in the North Harris hills, this peak offers a rugged ascent through remote terrain. The climb across ancient rock reveals a summit with expansive views over the Atlantic coastline and the distant, jagged outlines of St Kilda, making the effort feel like a true wilderness expedition.
Key Statistics
Rank
7th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Northern Isles
Prominence
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589m
Nearest Town
Abhainn Suidhe
Geology
You are walking on solid granite from the Uig Hills. This durable rock formed from cooling magma deep within the Harris Igneous Complex.
Find It
Latitude
57.9949°N
Longitude
6.9850°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a linguistic hybrid, combining the Old Norse word þyrma, meaning a peak or a mountain, with the Scottish Gaelic mòr, meaning great or large.
- •From the summit, the view west across the Atlantic is exceptional; on a clear day, the jagged, prehistoric silhouettes of the St Kilda archipelago are visible on the horizon, some 50 miles away.
- •The mountain is formed from Lewisian gneiss, a metamorphic rock roughly 3 billion years old, making the summit part of the literal foundation of the European continent.
- •It forms part of the North Harris Trust, one of Scotland’s most successful community-owned estates, where the land is managed locally for both conservation and public access.
- •While it lacks the official 'Corbett' status of the neighbouring Clisham, the absence of a motorway-style path ensures you can enjoy the wild scenery without having to share it.