Scotland
Cnap na Clais Giubhais
551M
1808FT
About Cnap na Clais Giubhais
Rising above the ancient pines of Ballochbuie Forest, this heather-clad knoll offers a quiet alternative to the busier Deeside giants. Its modest elevation belies its position as a superb vantage point for observing the granite precipices of Lochnagar and the winding silver ribbon of the River Dee far below.
Key Statistics
Rank
196th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Easter Balmoral
Geology
You are walking on light-colored granite. This rock formed when a massive pool of molten magma cooled and hardened deep underground as part of the Lochnagar Pluton.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Little Conachcraig
Creag nan Gall South Top
Creag nan Gall South Top
Creag nan Gall
Caisteal na Caillich
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO274897
Latitude
56.9933°N
Longitude
3.1963°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as 'Knoll of the Fir-tree Hollow,' a reference to its position overlooking the historic Ballochbuie Forest, one of the most significant remnants of the ancient Caledonian Pinewood.
- •Its summit provides a clear perspective across the glen to the massive northern corries of the Lochnagar massif, specifically looking into the rugged depths of the Garbh Choire.
- •The hill is situated on the Invercauld Estate, forming part of the picturesque mountain backdrop that famously captivated Queen Victoria during her time at nearby Balmoral.
- •Despite the name’s suggestion of a tree-filled hollow, the forest thinning leaves the summit itself exposed to the elements, dominated by low heather and hardy moorland grasses rather than pines.