Scotland
Cnoc Coinnich
764M
2505FT
About Cnoc Coinnich
Situated in the rugged Ardgoil peninsula, this grassy Corbett gained fame in 2016 when a resurvey promoted it from Graham status by a single metre. It offers a softer, more rounded ascent compared to its jagged Arrochar neighbours, serving as an excellent viewpoint for the Firth of Clyde and Loch Long.
Key Statistics
Rank
6th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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273.6m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
Cnoc Coinnich is formed from ancient layers of hardened mud and sand. Look for dark bands of once-molten rock cutting through these rugged slopes.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN233007
Latitude
56.1666°N
Longitude
4.8466°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Cnoc Còinnich comes from Scottish Gaelic and translates as 'Mossy Hill.' This is a fitting description for its terrain, which is largely comprised of damp grass and moorland, lacking the rocky, shattered character of the nearby Arrochar Alps.
- •The hill was the subject of significant interest in the walking community in 2016; after being resurveyed at the request of the Scottish Mountaineering Club, its height was corrected from 762m to 763.5m, officially moving it from a Graham to a Corbett.
- •Its location makes it a staple for those walking the Cowal Way, a 57-mile long-distance path. The hill is most commonly climbed from the Coilessan bealach, often in a single outing with its neighbour, The Brack.
- •From the summit cairn, walkers are rewarded with a rare perspective of the Arrochar Alps, looking north toward the distinctively notched profile of The Cobbler and the massive bulk of Beinn Imair.
- •Having 'grown' by just enough to qualify as a Corbett, the hill now enjoys a level of foot traffic that its 2015 Graham-self could only have dreamed of.