Scotland
Cnoc a' Choilich
374M
1227FT
About Cnoc a' Choilich
Situated above the Loch Dubh hydro station near Ullapool, this rugged little Hump offers an accessible taste of the North West Highlands' wild character. Its heather-clad slopes and rocky outcrops provide a fine vantage point for surveying the giants of Coigach, particularly the jagged silhouette of Stac Pollaidh to the northwest.
Key Statistics
Rank
309th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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105m
Nearest Town
West Merkland
Geology
You are walking on Altnaharra psammite, a hardy rock formed from ancient layers of sand that were compressed and hardened deep underground.
Nearby Fells
Meallan Liath Beag Far South Top
Meallan Liath Beag South Top
Meallan Liath Beag South Top
Meallan Liath Beag Near South Top
Meallan Liath Beag
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC375343
Latitude
58.2673°N
Longitude
4.7716°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Cockerel,' a traditional topographical reference to the lekking sites of the Black Grouse, which favor these lower heather moorlands.
- •The hill overlooks the Loch Dubh Hydro-Electric Scheme, a post-war project commissioned in 1955 to bring electricity to the remote communities around Ullapool.
- •From the summit, the distinctive, crenellated ridge of Stac Pollaidh is clearly visible to the northwest, while the massive sandstone bulk of Ben More Coigach dominates the view to the west.
- •At 374 metres, it provides a rare opportunity in the North West Highlands to enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains without having to actually spend the entire day climbing one.