Scotland
Bidein a' Chabair
868M
2846FT
About Bidein a' Chabair
Standing at the head of Loch Nevis, this sharp, conical Corbett offers some of the most remote hiking in the West Highlands. It is a peak of rugged character and steep slopes, typically reached via a long approach from Glen Dessarry. The summit provides a spectacular, earned perspective into the heart of the Knoydart wilderness.
Key Statistics
Rank
82nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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553m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are walking across a base of hard, sandy rocks and fine, flaky layers. These formations create the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM889930
Latitude
56.9798°N
Longitude
5.4755°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Peak of the Antler' or 'Peak of the Rafter,' likely a reference to its distinctively sharp, pointed profile when viewed from the surrounding glens.
- •Located in the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart,' it is exceptionally remote; most walkers face a long approach from the road end at Strathan, often making use of the Sourlies bothy on the shores of Loch Nevis.
- •The summit offers a celebrated, close-up view of the jagged silhouette of Sgùrr na Cìche to the west and the sea-loch waters of Loch Nevis to the south.
- •If you encounter another walker on the steep southern slopes, they are either lost or exceptionally dedicated to the pursuit of remote Corbett bagging.