Scotland
Tom na Slaite
426M
1398FT
About Tom na Slaite
Rising above the quiet reaches of Strathnairn south of Inverness, this rounded Hump offers a classic Highland moorland experience. Its heather-clad slopes provide a rugged ascent, rewarding walkers with clear perspectives over the waters of Loch Duntelchaig and the distant, rolling silhouettes of the Monadhliath range.
Key Statistics
Rank
460th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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119m
Nearest Town
Inverness
Geology
You are hiking over a foundation of solid granite and striped rocks formed from ancient mud and sand. These tough materials shape the rugged slopes around you.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH823342
Latitude
57.3830°N
Longitude
3.9594°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Tom na Slaite, meaning 'Hill of the Rod' or 'Hill of the Wattle,' likely referring to the historical harvesting of young branches for basketry or building materials.
- •From the summit, the view north-west is dominated by the sprawling mass of the Black Isle and the distant, sharp profile of Ben Wyvis.
- •The hill sits within a landscape heavily shaped by glacial activity, evidenced by the scattered boulders and the 'misfit' stream of the River Nairn flowing through the valley below.
- •It carries the Hump classification, a status it defends with a surprising amount of boggy ground for such a modest height.