Scotland
Cnocan Mor
587M
1926FT
About Cnocan Mor
Rising above the quiet shores of Loch Ruthven, this rounded Highland summit offers a sense of space far greater than its modest height suggests. The terrain is typical of the Monadhliath fringes: a mix of deep heather and peat, leading to a wide, airy top with expansive views across the Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
192nd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
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Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Inver
Geology
You are walking over ancient hardened mudstones and limestone. These layers are crisscrossed by tough veins of granite and crystalline rock that form this rugged landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO196943
Latitude
57.0329°N
Longitude
3.3262°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a Gaelic translation for 'Big Hillock.' It is a classic example of Highland naming, where a summit is considered 'big' relative to other small hills or hillocks (cnocan), even if it remains a modest peak in the context of the wider range.
- •The summit serves as an excellent natural observatory for the Great Glen; looking west, you can trace the massive geological fault line that carves through the Highlands towards the Atlantic coast.
- •Looking north-west from the top, you can see the expansive waters of Loch Duntelchaig, which sits in a deep glacial hollow surrounded by smaller, rugged outcrops.
- •Navigating the pathless, heather-clad slopes often requires more effort than the map suggests, proving that a 'Big Hillock' can provide a workout as strenuous as many mountains twice its height.