A' Chioch

About A' Chioch

Standing as a sharp, rocky sentinel on the eastern arm of Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, this Munro Top defines the rugged character of the North Glen Shiel ridge. It offers a dramatic, narrow crest, providing an exceptional and airy perspective over the deep, remote trough of Gleann na Cìche.

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• •Derived from the Gaelic for 'The Breast,' the name refers to the hill's distinctive, pointed profile when viewed from the north, a shape far more prominent than the rounded parent peaks nearby.
• •Although it sits on the popular 'Brothers of Kintail' route, the true summit is perched at the end of a short, narrow spur that juts north from the main ridge path, requiring a brief detour from the transit to Saileag.
• •Despite its status as a Munro Top, the ridge connecting it to the parent peak of Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg is often considered the highlight of the day's walking, offering a brief moment of genuine exposure and easy scrambling.
• •The summit offers a focused perspective down the length of Gleann na Cìche towards the remote peaks of the Affric forest, with the massive, multi-topped Mam Sodhail visible on the northern horizon.
• •It serves as a minor psychological hurdle for ridge walkers; the summit cairn is just far enough off the main path to feel like a necessary chore for those determined to keep their Munro Top records honest.