Scotland
Cnapan Mor
893M
2930FT
About Cnapan Mor
Sitting high above the River Banchor near Kingussie, this substantial rounded dome offers a quieter alternative to the popular Monadhliath Munros. The terrain is defined by vast stretches of heather and high-altitude peat. From the summit, you gain an immense perspective across the Spey Valley toward the jagged skyline of the central Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
90th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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31.1m
Nearest Town
Carnachuin
Geology
You are walking over the Gaick Psammite Formation. This sturdy rock began as ancient layers of sand that were compressed and hardened into a solid foundation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN939908
Latitude
56.9961°N
Longitude
3.7481°W
Did You Know?
- •The name comes from the Gaelic Cnapan Mòr, meaning 'Great Hillock' or 'Large Little Lump,' a literal description of its broad, rounded profile when viewed from the Glen Banchor approaches.
- •Most walkers encounter the hill as an optional high-point while following the standard route from Kingussie toward the neighbouring Munro, A’ Chailleach.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for appreciating the scale of the Spey Valley, with the high peaks of Braeriach and Cairn Toul clearly visible across the water to the south-east.
- •Standing at 893 metres, it falls just short of the 3,000ft mark required for Munro status, a geographical near-miss that preserves its quiet, undisturbed character.