Scotland
Tatha nam Beann
717M
2353FT
About Tatha nam Beann
High above the remote reaches of Loch Arkaig, this rugged Tump sits on the wild ridge connecting Glen Dessarry and Glen Kingie. Its 717-metre summit offers a lonely, untracked experience characteristic of the North West Highlands, with views stretching across the Knoydart peaks and the deep waters of Loch Quoich.
Key Statistics
Rank
63rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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33m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across the Altnaharra Psammite Formation. This landscape is made of hardened sandstone that forms the solid foundation of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC356403
Latitude
58.3204°N
Longitude
4.8080°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'The Abode of the Mountains,' a fitting title for a summit tucked away in the heart of the rugged terrain between Glen Dessarry and Glen Kingie.
- •Most walkers visit this peak while traversing the long, rough ridge leading to the Corbett Sgùrr Mòr, starting from the remote road-end at the head of Loch Arkaig.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart,' with the distinctive pointed peak of Sgùrr na Cìche clearly visible to the west.
- •To the north, the view is framed by the massive bulk of Gairich and the blue waters of Loch Quoich, providing a sense of total isolation from modern infrastructure.
- •Attempting this hill in poor visibility is an excellent way to discover exactly how many hidden peat hags the Scottish Highlands can fit into a single square mile.