Scotland
Chno Dearg
1046M
3432FT
About Chno Dearg
Rising above the remote waters of Loch Treig, this Munro is a vast, rounded mass of grassy slopes and high stony plateau. While its form is bulky rather than rugged, the sense of isolation is profound. It offers a straightforward ascent from Tulloch, frequently paired with its sharper neighbour, Stob Coire Sgriodain.
Key Statistics
Rank
32nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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644m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are hiking over ancient sand and mud compressed into shimmering, layered stone. These glittery rocks form the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN377741
Latitude
56.8300°N
Longitude
4.6615°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Red Nut.' While 'dearg' (red) refers to the tint of the grasses and granite, 'chno' (a corruption of cnu) is a descriptive term for its rounded, nut-like shape when viewed from a distance.
- •Its position on the eastern side of Loch Treig provides an exceptional perspective of the 'Easains'—Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin and Stob Coire Easain—rising steeply across the deep glacial trench of the glen.
- •It is almost always climbed in tandem with its southern neighbour, Stob Coire Sgriodain; the contrast between Chno Dearg’s broad, rolling plateau and the rocky, shattered eastern face of the Stob is one of the day's highlights.
- •The lower slopes are a masterclass in Scottish bog-management, requiring a dedicated zigzag approach to avoid disappearing into the sphagnum before you finally reach the firmer, stony ground of the summit plateau.