Scotland
Boc Mor NE Top
578M
1896FT
About Boc Mor NE Top
Situated in the rugged heart of the Applecross peninsula, this high point offers a quiet alternative to the busier neighbouring peaks. At nearly 578 metres, its terrain is characteristically Scottish: a mix of peat hags, heather, and Torridonian sandstone, providing a wild sense of isolation and expansive views across the Inner Sound.
Key Statistics
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Keppoch
Geology
This peak is built from Morar Group psammite, a tough, grainy rock that started out as layers of ancient sand.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Carn Loch Bhuic Mhoir South Top
Carn Loch Bhuic Mhoir
Carn Loch Bhuic Mhoir
Boc Mor
Carn Bad a' Chreamha
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG919261
Latitude
57.2787°N
Longitude
5.4524°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Boc Mòr is derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'Great Buck', likely a reference to the red deer that frequent these high sandstone plateaus.
- •The summit provides an exceptional view across the water to the Trotternish Peninsula on Skye and the sharp peaks of the Black Cuillin.
- •Most walkers include this top as an extension to a circuit of the Applecross hills, utilizing the high starting point of the Bealach na Bà road pass to stay above the 500-metre contour.
- •It is the perfect spot for those who find the nearby Bealach na Bà a little too crowded with cyclists and motorists attempting their first hill start.