Scotland
Cnoc a' Bhaid-rallaich
543M
1782FT
About Cnoc a' Bhaid-rallaich
Rising steeply above the southern shores of Little Loch Broom, this rugged North West Highland Marilyn offers a grandstand view of the An Teallach massif. Characterised by heathery slopes and rocky outcrops, it provides a shorter but rewarding alternative to the high peaks of the nearby Fisherfield Forest and Dundonnell.
Key Statistics
Rank
136th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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164.7m
Nearest Town
Badrallach
Geology
You are walking on the Applecross Formation, a sturdy sandstone filled with small river pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH066930
Latitude
57.8848°N
Longitude
5.2638°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, likely translating as 'Hill of the Thicket of the Rattling,' perhaps a reference to the sound of the wind through the craggy outcrops or the noise of the burns that drain its steep northern face.
- •Its position makes it a premier viewpoint for observing the Scoraig peninsula, a remote community accessible only by boat or a five-mile walk, which sits directly across the water from the hill's western flanks.
- •Often climbed from the A832 near the Ardessie waterfalls, the ascent requires navigating rough, pathless terrain that feels significantly wilder than its modest 543-metre elevation might suggest.
- •It is the ideal destination for walkers who want to see the jagged skyline of the Great Wilderness in all its glory without actually having to endure the physical exertion of climbing it.