Scotland
An Cabagach
421M
1381FT
About An Cabagach
Tucked away in the rugged wilderness of Coigach, this modest Hump offers a rough, pathless character that belies its humble stature. It serves as a fantastic, quiet vantage point, providing an unmatched perspective on the surrounding giants of Assynt and the shattered coastline of the far north-west.
Key Statistics
Rank
210th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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112m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Glascarnoch Psammite Formation. This grainy rock consists of ancient sand that was compressed and hardened over time.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH466929
Latitude
57.8996°N
Longitude
4.5886°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, likely derived from 'cabagach', meaning toothed or notched. This refers to the jagged, broken nature of the summit's rocky outcrops, a common characteristic of the Torridonian sandstone found throughout this region.
- •Positioned south of Loch Lurgainn, the summit provides an exceptional 'eye-level' view of the iconic pinnacled ridge of Stac Pollaidh and the massive, tiered slopes of Cùl Mòr to the north.
- •The hill is often climbed as part of a longer circuit involving its larger neighbour, Ben Mor Coigach, or as a standalone objective for those seeking a panoramic view of the Summer Isles in the Minch.
- •Despite providing one of the best seats in the house for viewing the Inverpolly forest, you are significantly more likely to share the summit with a golden plover than another human soul.