Fells/Boc Craoibhe-chaoruinn
Scotland
Boc Craoibhe-chaoruinn
519M
1703FT
Rank
226th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Keppoch
About Boc Craoibhe-chaoruinn
Standing above the northern shore of Loch Hourn in Knoydart, this Dodd and Tump offers a modest but rewarding ascent through rough terrain. The summit at 519 metres delivers earned views across one of Scotland's most remote sea lochs, with the steep hills of Knoydart rising dramatically to the south and west.
Key Statistics
Rank
226th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Keppoch
Prominence
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40
Geology
As you hike, your feet rest on the Lewisian Complex and Morar Group, which consist of altered granitic rock and metamorphosed sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Boc Craoibhe-chaoruinnBoc Craoibhe-chaoruinn South TopBoc Craoibhe-chaoruinn West TopCarn GlasCreag Reidh Rainich
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from Gaelic 'Boc Craoibhe-chaoruinn', meaning 'buck of the rowan tree', likely referring to a distinctive rowan growing on the hillside or a landscape feature resembling a buck's antlers.
- •The hill sits within Knoydart, often called 'Britain's last wilderness', an area accessible only by boat or a long walk in, with no roads penetrating the peninsula.
- •From the summit, Beinn Sgritheall's distinctive cone dominates the view across Loch Hourn to the north, while Ladhar Bheinn, Knoydart's highest peak, rises to the southwest.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG908257
Latitude
57.2739°N
Longitude
5.4717°W
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