Scotland
Tom Ban Mor
742M
2434FT
About Tom Ban Mor
Tucked away in the rugged landscape between Loch Arkaig and Glen Kingie, this bulky Highland peak offers a quieter alternative to its busier neighbours. The terrain is quintessential North West Highlands, featuring deep heather and boggy troughs that lead to a broad summit with expansive views across the Knoydart frontier.
Key Statistics
Rank
47th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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31m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on Vaich Pelite, a hardened siltstone featuring tiny garnet crystals. These rocks were created when ancient sediment was squeezed and heated deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH317752
Latitude
57.7358°N
Longitude
4.8271°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Tom Bàn Mòr', which translates as the 'big fair hill' or 'big white hill', likely a reference to the pale grasses or scree that can give the slopes a light appearance in winter or dry weather.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for viewing the jagged, dark profiles of the Knoydart peaks, most notably the distinctive horn of Sgùrr na Cìche and the long ridge of Garbh Chioch Mhòr.
- •Though it sits at the heart of a popular walking area, it is frequently bypassed by hillwalkers moving directly between the Munros of Sgùrr Mòr and Gairich via the connecting northern col.
- •Despite standing at a respectable 742 metres, its lack of a 'Munro' or 'Corbett' status ensures it remains one of the most peaceful spots in the glen for those seeking solitude away from the main bagging routes.