Scotland
Tom na Caillich
705M
2313FT
About Tom na Caillich
Sitting deep within the rugged Letterewe Forest, this Tump offers a quiet vantage point over the remote waters of Lochan Fada. Its heathery slopes provide a challenging, pathless ascent, rewarding walkers with a unique perspective into the wild heart of the Fisherfield peaks and the impressive northern faces of Slioch.
Key Statistics
Rank
54th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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43m
Nearest Town
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Geology
This hill is formed from the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation. These ancient mud-rich rocks were transformed by intense heat and pressure into the tough, layered stone underfoot.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH438653
Latitude
57.6511°N
Longitude
4.6176°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Tom na Caillich is Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Old Woman' or 'Hill of the Hag'. In Highland folklore, the Cailleach is a powerful creator-deity associated with the winter months and the shaping of the mountains.
- •Located in the 'Great Wilderness', this hill is positioned between Gleann na Muice and Lochan Fada. It is most frequently encountered by walkers on the long approach from Kinlochewe toward the remote Fisherfield Munros.
- •The summit offers a specific and dramatic view of A’ Mhaighdean’s eastern cliffs across the water of Lochan Fada, a perspective few visitors see compared to the standard routes from the north.
- •Walking in this part of the North West Highlands involves navigating a complex labyrinth of peat hags and rocky knolls; it is a landscape where a compass is essential and a dry boot is usually a temporary condition.