Scotland
Tom Bailgeann
464M
1522FT
About Tom Bailgeann
Rising from the moors of Strathnairn south of Inverness, this rounded Marilyn offers a sense of isolation despite its modest elevation. The heathery ascent rewards walkers with clear views over the waters of Loch Ruthven toward the Monadhliath range and the distant peaks flanking the Great Glen to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
431st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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242m
Nearest Town
Inverness
Geology
You are walking on the Craid A'Bhlair Formation. It is composed of conglomerate, a rock made from rounded pebbles and stones naturally cemented together.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH588294
Latitude
57.3332°N
Longitude
4.3472°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, where 'Tom' refers to a hillock and 'Bailgeann' likely stems from 'balg', meaning a bag or belly, descriptive of the hill's rounded profile.
- •Despite its height of only 464 metres, it is classified as a Marilyn because its summit drops at least 150 metres on all sides, resulting in a surprisingly commanding view of the surrounding Strathnairn landscape.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for spotting the massive bulk of Ben Wyvis to the north and the sprawling plateau of the Monadhliath mountains to the south.
- •It remains one of the quieter summits in the Inverness area, perfect for walkers who prefer the company of the local red grouse to the crowds of the nearby Cairngorms.