Scotland
Cnapan nan Clach
751M
2462FT
About Cnapan nan Clach
Rising from the eastern side of Glen Quoich, this high-altitude shoulder offers a rugged, stony ascent above Braemar. It serves as a stark introduction to the scale of the Beinn a’ Bhuird massif, providing an impressive vantage point over the remote depths of the glen and the granite tors of Ben Avon.
Key Statistics
Rank
128th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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67.7m
Nearest Town
Inverey
Geology
You are walking on the Gaick Psammite Formation. This durable rock was once layers of ancient sand that were squeezed and hardened over time.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN980835
Latitude
56.9315°N
Longitude
3.6777°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'The Hillock of the Stones,' a literal reference to the weathered granite boulders and scree that clutter its broad summit.
- •It is frequently traversed by walkers making the long journey from Braemar toward the Beinn a' Bhuird plateau, providing a useful landmark before the featureless navigation of the high ground begins.
- •From the top, the massive cliffs of Coire na h-Oiche are visible to the north, offering a much more intimate view of the mountain’s architecture than is possible from the valley floor.
- •If you reach the top and find the wind isn't actively trying to blow you back to Braemar, you have experienced a rare moment of Cairngorm tranquility.