Fells/Tom an t-Suidhe Mhoir
Scotland
Tom an t-Suidhe Mhoir
533M
1749FT
Rank
198th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Tom an t-Suidhe Mhoir
Standing at 533 metres in the Cairngorms fringe, this modest Dodd occupies ground between the Spey valley and higher plateaus to the south. The Gaelic name translates as 'hillock of the big seat', suggesting a prominent resting point or viewpoint. Terrain is typical heather moorland with scattered woodland at lower elevations.
Key Statistics
Rank
198th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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75
Geology
Underfoot, Tom an t-Suidhe Mhoir is built from layered sandstone and pebble-rich rocks, alongside graphite-rich mud rocks.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name Tom an t-Suidhe Mhoir derives from Scottish Gaelic, translating literally as 'hillock of the big seat' – 'tom' being a rounded hillock, 'suidhe' a seat or sitting place, and 'mòr' meaning big or great, likely referring to a natural resting spot or vantage point used by shepherds or travellers.
- •At 533 metres, this hill sits just below the usual threshold for Corbett status (500m with 150m of prominence), earning instead the Dodd classification – a category for Scottish hills between 500 and 599 metres with at least 30 metres of drop on all sides.
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OS Grid Reference
NJ109186
Latitude
57.2494°N
Longitude
3.4783°W
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