Cnap Coire Loch Tuath

Tucked away in the eastern Fannichs, this high-altitude shoulder offers a rugged, quartzite-strewn ascent. Though overshadowed by its neighbour Sgùrr Mòr, it provides an intimate perspective of the dramatic Corrie of the Northern Loch. The terrain is typical of the North West: pathless, wild, and deeply rewarding for those seeking solitude.

• •The name is Gaelic in origin, where 'Cnap' refers to a hillock or lump, and 'Coire Loch Tuath' translates as the 'corrie of the northern loch'—a reference to the deep body of water sitting directly below its eastern cliffs.
• •It forms part of the great northern wall of the Fannichs range, offering an unhindered view across the Lochivraon forest towards the jagged sandstone spires of An Teallach.
• •Experienced walkers often include this summit while completing the 'Big Fannichs' circuit, as it provides the best vantage point to see the full scale of the precipitous northern crags of Sgùrr Mòr.
• •Despite reaching a respectable 883 metres, its lack of prominence means it is classified simply as a Tump, proving that in the world of hill-listing, stature counts for very little if you happen to stand too close to a taller neighbour.