Scotland
Cnap a' Choire Bhuidhe
605M
1985FT
About Cnap a' Choire Bhuidhe
Rising above the southern banks of the River Dee near Braemar, this rounded, heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Cairngorm giants. Often overlooked by those heading for the Munros of the Mounth, it provides a superb vantage point for looking north across the valley toward the sprawling mass of Ben Avon.
Key Statistics
Rank
154th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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79m
Nearest Town
Inver
Geology
You are walking across light-colored granite, created when a massive pool of molten rock cooled deep beneath the Lochnagar mountains.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO228899
Latitude
56.9938°N
Longitude
3.2722°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Lump of the Yellow Corrie,' likely referring to the distinctive colour of the grasses and mosses found in the high bowl on its western flank.
- •Sitting on the edge of the Mar Lodge Estate, the hill is frequently climbed as a short detour from the track leading up Gleann Ey, providing a grandstand view of the jagged skyline of Beinn a' Bhuird.
- •At 604.9 metres, the summit misses the 610-metre threshold for Graham status by just five metres, ensuring it remains the quiet preserve of local walkers and Tump-baggers.
- •It is the kind of hill where you are more likely to startle a mountain hare than encounter another person, making it an excellent choice for those who find the nearby high plateaus a little too populous.