Scotland
Braigh Coire na Conlaich
835M
2739FT
About Braigh Coire na Conlaich
Rising from the remote Atholl moorland north of Blair Atholl, this broad, heather-clad dome offers a true sense of Highland isolation. Though lacking a clear path, the steady pull up its rounded flanks rewards walkers with expansive views across the empty spaces toward Beinn Dearg and the craggy profile of Beinn a' Ghlò.
Key Statistics
Rank
79th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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110m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
The Gaick Psammite Formation beneath your boots consists of rocks that were once simple layers of sand, later hardened and transformed deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN939778
Latitude
56.8794°N
Longitude
3.7426°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Bràigh Coire na Conlaich', translating as the upland of the corrie of the stubble or coarse grass, likely referring to the rough vegetation found in the hollows on its eastern side.
- •Sitting deep within the Atholl Forest, the hill is most commonly approached by following the long estate tracks from Old Blair, though the final ascent requires crossing trackless, peat-haggish terrain that demands sound navigation.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the massive Beinn a' Ghlò range to the east, looking directly across the deep trench of Glen Tilt toward the high points of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain and Carn nan Gabhar.
- •While its classification as a 'Hump' might sound modest, the 834-metre elevation and remote position ensure it remains a serious undertaking, especially as the walk back to Blair Atholl invariably feels twice as long as the walk out.