Fells/Ciche na Beinne Deirge
Scotland
Ciche na Beinne Deirge
509M
1670FT
Rank
138th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Ciche na Beinne Deirge
Perched on the Isle of Skye, this 509-metre summit occupies remote, rough terrain on the island's western coast. The Gaelic name translates as 'the breast of the red mountain', likely describing the hill's profile and the iron-rich rock colouring common to Skye's Red Cuillin neighbours.
Key Statistics
Rank
138th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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33
Geology
You are walking across two distinct types of granite, including crystal-rich granite, that form part of the Western Red Hills.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Ciche na Beinne Deirge' comes from Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'the breast of the red mountain' – 'cìoch' meaning breast (describing a rounded summit), 'beinn' meaning mountain, and 'dearg' meaning red, likely referring to the iron-stained rock typical of this part of Skye.
- •The coordinates place this hill on Skye's western seaboard, an area of exceptionally remote and challenging terrain where few walkers venture compared to the nearby Cuillin ridge.
- •As a Tump (with 30 metres of prominence) and a Dodd (hills in England, Wales and Scotland between 500m and 2999 feet), this summit represents a minor peak in one of Scotland's most dramatic island landscapes.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG516263
Latitude
57.2597°N
Longitude
6.1207°W
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