An Teallach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids An Teallach |
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Sgurr Fiona and the Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,062.5 m (3,486 ft) |
| Prominence | 757 m |
| Parent peak | Sgurr Mor |
| Listing | Munro (2), Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | The Forge |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | English approximation: ən-CHAL-əkh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Dundonnell and Fisherfield Forest, Scotland |
| Parent range | Northwest Highlands |
| OS grid | NH069843 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 19 |
An Teallach is a famous mountain in Scotland. It's found southwest of Dundonnell, looking over Little Loch Broom. This area is often called the "great wilderness" because it's so wild and beautiful. The name "An Teallach" comes from Scottish Gaelic. It means 'The Anvil' or 'The Forge'. Most experts think 'The Forge' is more accurate. This is because of how the mountain's rocks look in different lighting.
The mountain is mostly made of a special type of rock. It's called Torridonian sandstone. This rock is also found in the Torridon Hills. An Teallach has sides that look like steps or terraces. It also has steep, narrow valleys called gullies. The very top, at Sgùrr Fiona, is sharp and rocky. One of the steepest parts is called Corrag Bhuidhe. It stands high above a Loch called Toll an Lochain. Corrag Bhuidhe is famous for a rock sticking out. It's known as Lord Berkeley's Seat.
Exploring An Teallach's Peaks
An Teallach is a big, complicated mountain range. It has ten different peaks that are over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) tall. For a long time, only one of these peaks was called a Munro. A Munro is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet that is considered a separate mountain.
In 1981, the Scottish Mountaineering Club changed the rules. They decided that Sgùrr Fiona should also be a Munro. This was because it stands out so much from other peaks. It has a high topographic prominence, meaning it rises significantly above its surroundings.
Here are the main peaks and their heights:
- Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill is the highest at 1062 meters (3484 feet).
- Glas Mheall Mòr is 979 meters (3212 feet) tall.
- Glas Mheall Liath is 960 meters (3150 feet) tall.
- Sgùrr Fiona is 1058.6 meters (3473 feet) tall.
- Corrag Bhuidhe is 1040 meters (3412 feet) tall.
- Lord Berkeley's Seat is 1030 meters (3379 feet) tall.
Hiking Up An Teallach
There are a few ways to climb An Teallach. The easiest way to start is from Dundonnell. You follow a good path that goes uphill. This path leads you to the northern peak, Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill. This walk is about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) long. From there, the second main peak, Sgurr Fiona, is about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) to the southwest.
Another way to climb from the north starts near Corrie Hallie. Corrie Hallie is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south of Dundonnell. This path is about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long. It climbs steeply up a bowl-shaped valley called a corrie. This route takes you to the main ridge just north of Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill.
If you want to see the most exciting parts of An Teallach, you can start from the south. This route also begins near Corrie Hallie. You follow a track and then a path southwest for about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). Then, you turn north and climb up the southern part of the ridge. This goes past a smaller peak called Sàil Liath.
As you head towards the Corrag Bhuidhe buttresses, you have a choice. You can either scramble directly over them. This includes crossing Lord Berkeley's Seat. Or, you can take a path that goes around them on the southwest side. Be careful, as this bypass path can be rough in some places.
Climbing the ridge in winter is very challenging. It's even harder than some other famous Scottish mountains. This is because An Teallach is quite remote. Some climbers stay overnight at a small shelter called a bothy at Shenavall.
See also
In Spanish: An Teallach para niños
