A' Mhaighdean facts for kids
Quick facts for kids A' Mhaighdean |
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View of A' Mhaighdean from Slioch
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 967 m (3,173 ft) |
| Prominence | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | the maiden |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
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 A' Mhaighdean
Location in Highland
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| Parent range | Northwest Highlands |
| OS grid | NH007749 |
A' Mhaighdean is a special mountain in northern Scotland. Its name means "the maiden" in Gaelic. It is known as one of the most difficult mountains to reach in the whole country! This mountain is part of the munros, which are Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high.
A' Mhaighdean: Scotland's Remote Mountain
A' Mhaighdean stands tall at 967 meters (3,173 feet). It is located in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. This area is famous for its wild and beautiful landscapes. The mountain is considered a Munro, a special list of Scottish mountains that are over 3,000 feet high.
How to Reach A' Mhaighdean
Reaching A' Mhaighdean is a real adventure! It is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) north of a village called Kinlochewe. However, most people start their journey from Poolewe. From Poolewe, you can take a private road southeast towards Kernsary. Remember, this road is only for walking or cycling.
After Kernsary, you will find a good path. This path leads to a causeway, which is a raised road across water. This causeway connects two lochs: the Fionn Loch and the Dubh Loch. From there, you follow a path heading east. You will climb to about 1,000 feet (300 meters) high. Then, you cross a stream called Allt Bruthach an Esain. This crossing helps you reach the northwest ridge of the mountain.
What is A' Mhaighdean Made Of?
A' Mhaighdean is made of very old rock called gneiss. Gneiss is a type of rock that has been changed by heat and pressure deep inside the Earth. The very top of A' Mhaighdean is the highest point of a type of gneiss called Lewisian gneiss. This rock is some of the oldest in the world!
Part of the mountain's northwest ridge has a cap of Torridonian sandstone. Sandstone is a rock made from tiny grains of sand pressed together over millions of years. So, A' Mhaighdean shows us different layers of Earth's ancient history.
