Fells/Tops of Fichell
Scotland
Tops of Fichell
578M
1896FT
Rank
176th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Rottal
About Tops of Fichell
A forested summit in the eastern Highlands, rising to 578 metres on the southern edge of Glen Isla. The name likely derives from Scots 'fichtell', referring to the puzzling or intricate nature of the terrain. Classified as both a Dodd and a Tump, this hill offers a quiet objective away from more popular ranges to the north and west.
Key Statistics
Rank
176th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Rottal
Prominence
?
36
Geology
The Tops of Fichell sit upon the Glen Lethnot Grit Formation, composed of coarse, gritty sandstone and mudstone rocks.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Fichell' likely comes from the Scots word meaning 'puzzle' or 'riddle', perhaps describing the confusing nature of the wooded slopes or the difficulty of finding a clear route to the summit.
- •At 578 metres, this hill sits just below the 2000-foot contour that often separates well-trodden summits from quieter, overlooked tops in the Scottish Highlands.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO384685
Latitude
56.8039°N
Longitude
3.0103°W
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