Cnoc Chaorachain

This modest Dodd stands above Glen Strathfarrar in the Highlands, offering a quiet summit away from busier peaks. The ascent involves typical Highland terrain of heather and grass slopes, with the reward of views across this remote and beautiful glen. At 526 metres, it provides a satisfying half-day outing.

• •The name Cnoc Chaorachain derives from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'hill of the rowan trees' or 'hill of the berries', from 'cnoc' (hill) and 'caorann' (rowan tree), a species commonly found clinging to rocky outcrops across the Highlands where deer cannot easily reach to browse.
• •Glen Strathfarrar, where this hill stands, remains one of Scotland's most unspoiled glens and access is controlled by a locked gate system, preserving its quiet character and limiting visitor numbers throughout the year.
• •The hill's classification as a Dodd - a summit between 500 and 599 metres - places it in a category created by hillwalkers seeking objectives beyond the more famous Munro and Corbett lists.