Scotland
The Fara
911M
2990FT
About The Fara
Rising steeply above the western shores of Loch Ericht, this broad-backed Corbett offers a high-level ridge walk with a surprisingly remote feel. While it narrowly misses Munro status, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the craggy eastern face of Ben Alder and the distant peaks of the Drumochter Pass.
Key Statistics
Rank
75th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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475m
Nearest Town
Newtonmore
Geology
You are trekking across solid granite and sparkly, sandstone-like rocks. These tough foundations create the rugged landscape of The Fara.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN598842
Latitude
56.9278°N
Longitude
4.3052°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic An Fharaidh, meaning 'The Ladder' or 'The Shelf,' referring to the stepped, terrace-like appearance of its northern slopes.
- •At 911.4 metres, it falls agonizingly short of the 914.4-metre (3,000ft) threshold for Munro status, ensuring the ridge remains considerably quieter than its more famous neighbours.
- •From the summit, you gain a clear, unobstructed sightline down the full length of Loch Ericht, one of Scotland’s most remote large bodies of water.
- •The summit plateau is surprisingly wide and features several false tops; the highest point is marked by a substantial cairn at the southern end of the primary ridge.
- •It is the perfect choice for the walker who enjoys Munro-quality views but prefers to avoid the Munro-quality crowds.