Scotland
Carn Choire Ruithe
568M
1864FT
About Carn Choire Ruithe
Rising above Glen Banchor near Newtonmore, this 568m hill offers a quiet alternative to the busier Monadhliath Munros. Its broad, heathery slopes provide an excellent vantage point over the upper Spey Valley, looking directly across to the high plateau of the Cairngorms and the distinctive notch of the Lairig Ghru.
Key Statistics
Rank
289th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of hard, striped rocks formed from sand and mud, sliced by dark volcanic veins and pockets of coarse crystals.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH687280
Latitude
57.3236°N
Longitude
4.1821°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, likely Càrn Choire Ruighe, meaning 'cairn of the corrie of the shieling', referring to the seasonal upland pastures historically used for grazing cattle in the glens below.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective of the western Cairngorm giants, including the vast plateau of Braeriach and the steep profile of Sgor Gaoith across the Strathspey trench.
- •While nearby A’ Chailleach draws the Munro-bagging crowds, this lower top is a stronghold for local wildlife; mountain hares and red grouse are frequently seen among the heather and peat-hags.
- •The terrain provides a classic Monadhliath experience: a fine exercise in navigation across undulating moorland where the path is often more of a suggestion than a certainty.