Scotland
Cadha Ruadh
731M
2399FT
About Cadha Ruadh
Standing as a rugged northern shoulder of the An Teallach massif, this sandstone ridge provides a steep, stony introduction to the Great Wilderness. While overshadowed by the higher Munros, it serves as a dramatic vantage point overlooking the Dundonnell River and the looming cliffs of Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill.
Key Statistics
Rank
93rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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33.7m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Cadha Ruadh is built from the Morar Group, featuring layers of hard, compressed sand and mudstone that form the fell’s solid foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH009332
Latitude
57.3462°N
Longitude
5.3095°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Cadha Ruadh', meaning 'Red Pass', which describes the steep, narrow track that climbs through the reddish Torridonian sandstone scree on the northern approach.
- •Reaching this point marks a transition for hillwalkers; it is where the long moorland ascent from Dundonnell ends and the complex, rocky architecture of the main An Teallach ridge begins to reveal itself.
- •From the crest, there is a clear, plunging view north-east across the deep glen of the Strath Beg towards the rounded profile of Beinn Ghobhlach and the distant waters of Little Loch Broom.
- •Despite its height of over 700 metres, most walkers treat this summit as little more than a lung-bursting waypoint, usually pausing here just long enough to adjust their laces for the steeper ground ahead.