Scotland
Ciochan a' Chop
731M
2399FT
About Ciochan a' Chop
Rising from the remote moorland north of Blair Atholl, this rounded Tump serves as a rugged outlier to the Munro Beinn Dearg. Its heather-clad slopes offer a quieter alternative to the main summits, rewarding walkers with a secluded perspective over the vast, peat-hued expanses of the southern Grampians and the Tilt valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
125th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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42.7m
Nearest Town
Foss
Geology
You are walking on carbon-rich flaky rocks and lime-heavy layers, alongside bands of hard, sandy stone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN808551
Latitude
56.6730°N
Longitude
3.9462°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Cìochan a' Chop, which translates as the 'Paps of the summit'. This refers to the rounded, breast-like profile of the hill's higher ground when viewed from the surrounding glens.
- •Though often overshadowed by its higher neighbours, the summit offers an excellent, lower-level vantage point for identifying the massive bulk of Beinn a' Ghlo to the east and the distinctive profile of Schiehallion to the southwest.
- •Reaching the hill requires a significant walk-in through the Atholl Estate, typically following the tracks from Old Bridge of Tilt that lead toward the remote heart of the Forest of Atholl.
- •It remains a hill primarily visited by 'Tump' baggers or those who have lost their way in the mist while looking for the main path to Beinn Dearg.