Scotland
Cnoc a' Choire
401M
1316FT
About Cnoc a' Choire
Rising above the moorland of Sutherland, this modest North West Highlands peak offers a rugged character typical of the Assynt fringes. At 401 metres, it provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the surrounding lochans and the grander silhouettes of the nearby Coigach and Assynt mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
278th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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105m
Nearest Town
Rosehall
Geology
You are walking on a hard, sandstone-like rock called psammite. These layers often contain shimmering flakes of mica that catch the light underfoot.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC503047
Latitude
58.0070°N
Longitude
4.5347°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'Hill of the Corrie,' a reference to the prominent scooped-out hollow on its eastern flank.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective of the distinctive sandstone profiles of Suilven and Cul Mòr, with the waters of Loch Borralan visible directly to the south.
- •The terrain surrounding the hill is a classic example of Sutherland 'cnoc-and-lochan' topography, characterized by rocky knolls interspersed with countless small pools and peat bogs.
- •With a prominence of over 100 metres, it is categorized as a Hump, making it a significant local high point despite its relatively modest absolute altitude.
- •Navigation is simple enough in clear weather, though the local sheep are significantly better at finding the rare dry lines through the surrounding bogs than most humans.