Scotland
Tom nan Gabhar
573M
1880FT
About Tom nan Gabhar
Overlooking the winding Clunie Water south of Braemar, this rounded, heather-clad hill offers an intimate perspective on the eastern Highlands. Its modest height belies the expansive views across the glen to the massive bulk of Morrone, providing a peaceful, pathless escape from the busier Munro circuits found further south.
Key Statistics
Rank
281st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
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Geology
You’re walking on ancient sandstones from the Dava Subgroup. These rocks were squeezed and partially melted by intense heat to form the tough, crystalline ground beneath you.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH903290
Latitude
57.3389°N
Longitude
3.8241°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, where 'Tom' refers to a rounded knoll or hillock and 'nan Gabhar' means 'of the goats,' suggesting these slopes were once a noted habitat for either domestic grazing or wild mountain goats.
- •Located on the eastern side of Glen Clunie, the summit serves as an excellent vantage point for tracing the route of the A93—the highest A-road in the UK—as it snakes its way toward the Cairnwell Pass.
- •The hill sits within the historic Invercauld Estate, and the surrounding high moors are a well-known hunting ground for golden eagles nesting in the deeper recesses of the Cairngorms.
- •Despite the name, modern visitors are far more likely to encounter a startled red grouse than a goat, though the grouse's indignant call serves as a perfectly dry critique of a walker's uphill pace.