Fells/Tom a' Gharraidh
Scotland
Tom a' Gharraidh
508M
1667FT
Rank
202nd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Tom a' Gharraidh
Standing at 508 metres in the Cairngorms foothills, this Dodd and Tump lies east of the main massif near the grid reference NJ258082. The name derives from Gaelic, translating roughly as 'hill of the enclosed field' or 'garden', hinting at past agricultural use on its lower slopes. A modest summit offering access to quieter country away from the popular Munros.
Key Statistics
Rank
202nd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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34
Geology
Beneath your boots lies a foundation of layered metamorphic rocks, made from lime-rich muds, mica-bearing sandstones, and graphite-rich layers.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Tom a' Gharraidh' comes from Scottish Gaelic, where 'tom' means a rounded hill or knoll, and 'garraidh' means an enclosed field, garden, or patch of cultivated ground—suggesting the lower slopes were once used for sheltered agriculture or grazing.
- •As a Dodd, this hill sits within a classification of Scottish peaks between 2000 and 2999 feet that possess a degree of separation from neighbouring summits, making it a distinct entity despite its modest height.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ258082
Latitude
57.1586°N
Longitude
3.2283°W
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