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A' Cheir Ghorm [A' Che'ir Ghorm]
Scotland

A' Cheir Ghorm [A' Che'ir Ghorm]

867M
2843FT

About A' Cheir Ghorm [A' Che'ir Ghorm]

Situated on the northern fringes of the formidable An Teallach massif, this rugged sandstone shoulder overlooks the deep waters of Little Loch Broom. At over 860 metres, it offers a stark, high-altitude perspective of the Dundonnell wilderness, standing as a rocky sentinel before the ridge narrows toward the range’s famous serrated spires.

Key Statistics

Rank
11th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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82m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over a foundation of hard sandstone. These durable layers of quartzite form the rugged ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells

Find It

Latitude
58.4009°N
Longitude
4.8784°W

Did You Know?

  • •The name is Gaelic, with A' Cheir Ghorm meaning 'The Blue Ridge' or 'Blue Comb', likely referring to the hazy, azure appearance of its tiered Torridonian sandstone when viewed from across the sea loch.
  • •It forms a significant northern spur of the An Teallach massif, acting as a dramatic balcony that looks directly down onto the Dundonnell road and the head of Little Loch Broom.
  • •From the summit, the view north is exceptional, encompassing the Coigach peaks of Stac Pollaidh and Cul Mòr, while the immediate view south reveals the true scale of the Fisherfield Forest mountains.
  • •To the dedicated peak-bagger, it serves as a reminder of the hierarchy of the Highlands: despite its impressive 866-metre height, it is classified only as a Tump because it sits in the shadow of two massive Munros.

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