Scotland
Tom Liath
692M
2269FT
About Tom Liath
Rising above the Atholl estate near Blair Atholl, this rounded, heather-clad Tump offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. While its terrain is typical of the sprawling Grampian moorland, the summit provides a rewarding perspective across the Beinn a' Ghlò massif and the deep, dramatic cleft of Glen Tilt.
Key Statistics
Rank
155th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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37.2m
Nearest Town
Blair Atholl
Geology
You are walking on a solid foundation of granite. This rock formed deep underground as part of the massive Glen Tilt Intrusive-Complex.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN891808
Latitude
56.9052°N
Longitude
3.8226°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Tom Liath is Scottish Gaelic for 'Grey Hill' or 'Grey Knoll', a common descriptor in the Highlands for summits where weathered rock or lichen-covered stones break through the heather.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the Forest of Atholl, particularly the sharp, distinctive profile of Beinn Dearg to the north.
- •Ascents usually begin from the tracks near Calvine or the Old Post Road, crossing through traditional stalking country that remains home to significant herds of red deer.
- •As a Tump, it belongs to a classification of hills with at least thirty metres of prominence, making it a target for 'baggers' who have already exhausted the more famous local peaks.