Foinaven facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Foinaven - Ganu Mòr |
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| Scottish Gaelic: Foinne Bheinn – Ganu Mòr | |
Foinaven seen from Achriesgill on Loch Inchard
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 911 m (2,989 ft) |
| Prominence | 690 m (2,260 ft) |
| Parent peak | Ben Klibreck |
| Listing | Marilyn, Corbett |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Mountain of the warts – Big wedge |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | – |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sutherland, Scotland |
| OS grid | NC315507 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 9 |
Foinaven (which means Foinne Bheinn in Gaelic) is a large mountain located in the very north-west part of the Scottish Highlands in Scotland. It stands out because of its unique shape and how it was formed. The highest point of Foinaven is called Ganu Mòr. Nearby, you can also see its smaller neighbour, Arkle.
For a while, some people thought Foinaven was tall enough to be called a Munro. A Munro is a Scottish mountain that is over 3,000 feet (914 metres) high. However, a careful survey done in 2007 showed that Foinaven is just a little bit shorter, missing the mark by about 12 feet (3.7 metres).
Foinaven is part of a special geological area called the Moine Thrust Belt. This area is known for its amazing rock formations. Foinaven itself is made up of strong layers of rock called Cambrian quartzite. These quartzite layers sit on top of even older rocks known as Lewisian gneiss.
Imagine a giant puzzle where different types of rock are stacked on top of each other. The quartzite rock is very tough and strong. Over millions of years, the softer rocks around Foinaven slowly wore away due to weather and erosion. But the tough quartzite stood firm, leaving Foinaven as a huge, isolated mountain that stands tall above the landscape.
Foinaven is found in an area called Sutherland in Scotland. This part of the Scottish Highlands is famous for its wild and beautiful scenery, with many mountains, lochs (lakes), and wide-open spaces. The mountain's location makes it a significant landmark in the remote north-west.
