Scotland
Choinneachain Hill
786M
2579FT
About Choinneachain Hill
Rising steeply above the village of St Fillans, this rounded Tump offers a quieter alternative to its Munro neighbour, Ben Chonzie. The climb rewards you with a commanding perspective over the length of Loch Earn, with the rugged silhouettes of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin dominating the southern skyline across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
80th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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81.2m
Nearest Town
Balmenoch
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit. This foundation is metasandstone, a rugged rock formed when ancient sand was squeezed and hardened by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN818289
Latitude
56.4374°N
Longitude
3.9186°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic coinneach, the name means 'The Mossy Place', an accurate reflection of the peat-covered plateau that stretches north towards the neighbouring high ground.
- •The summit offers an exceptional vantage point for studying the sprawling Ben Lawers range to the north and the deep trough of Glen Lednock winding below.
- •Walkers typically ascend from St Fillans via a steady track, though the hill is often bypassed by those heading directly for the more famous high peaks of the Trossachs.
- •It is a hill that prioritises solitude; you are far more likely to encounter a startled red grouse than another human on the broad, heathery summit.