Scotland
A' Chioch East Top
754M
2475FT
About A' Chioch East Top
Guarding the eastern end of Beinn Bhan’s most celebrated ridge, this Torridonian sandstone top offers a dramatic vantage point over the Applecross peninsula. It is defined by the colossal scale of Coire na Feola’s tiered cliffs, providing a narrow, rocky platform with airy views down to the floor of the Great Corrie.
Key Statistics
Rank
60th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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47.2m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is a mix of volcanic rocks and gravelly sandstone, forming the rugged heart of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG812447
Latitude
57.4400°N
Longitude
5.6473°W
Did You Know?
- •The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic A' Chioch, meaning 'The Breast', a common descriptive term used across the Highlands for hills with a distinctively pointed or rounded profile.
- •It is most frequently visited as part of the traverse of Beinn Bhan, forming the endpoint of a classic high-level scramble that negotiates the narrow sandstone crest above the Great Corrie.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of the tiered cliffs of Coire na Feola, with distant views extending across the Inner Sound to the jagged Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye.
- •While the ridge is undeniably spectacular, those expecting the knife-edge sharpness of the Skye Cuillin may find the broad, terraced platforms of Torridonian sandstone a surprisingly stable place to catch their breath.