Scotland
Ciste Dhubh
981M
3219FT
About Ciste Dhubh
Often overshadowed by the famous ridges of Glen Shiel, this Munro offers a surprisingly sharp, narrow finale. The ascent follows a long, grassy ridge from the south, eventually contracting into a rocky, airy crest that feels far more remote and wild than its proximity to the A87 would suggest.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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390.5
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking over hardened sandstones and fine-grained mudstones. These tough layers from the Glenfinnan and Tarvie formations create the mountain's rugged foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH062166
Latitude
57.1992°N
Longitude
5.2090°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as "The Black Chest," likely referring to the dark, blocky appearance of the summit crags when seen from the approach at Bealach a' Chòinich.
- •It occupies a strategic position between Glen Shiel and Glen Affric, providing one of the best vantage points for viewing the jagged, pinnacled south ridge of its neighbour, Mullach Fraoch-choire.
- •The mountain is almost entirely encircled by glens, with Fionngleann to the north and An Caorann Mòr to the east, making it feel like an isolated island of rock amidst deep glacial troughs.
- •Most walkers approach via the Cluanie Inn, following an old stalker's path that once served as a primary route for moving livestock and people between the west coast and the Great Glen.
- •The boggy crossing at the Bealach a' Chòinich is so reliably saturated that successfully reaching the summit with dry feet is generally considered a minor meteorological miracle.