Scotland
Cnoc na Breun-choille
365M
1198FT
About Cnoc na Breun-choille
Rising above the remote moors of Sutherland, this modest heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to the nearby peaks. While it lacks the stature of Ben Klibreck, it provides a unique perspective across the vast flows and towards Loch Choire, rewarding those who enjoy pathless, boggy exploration.
Key Statistics
Rank
323rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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121m
Nearest Town
Altanduin
Geology
You are walking on the Loch Coire Formation. These are ancient mudstones that were squeezed and heated until they partially melted into a tough, swirled rock.
Nearby Fells
Tomich
Ceannabhaid
Cnoc Blarach
Cnoc an t-Sithein
Cnoc Tuarie
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC789245
Latitude
58.1933°N
Longitude
4.0608°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'hill of the rotten wood,' a likely reference to ancient, decaying birch or pine forests that once covered these slopes long before modern mapping.
- •Situated in a remote part of the North West Highlands, the summit offers an excellent, clear view south across the water of Loch Choire to the massive, isolated bulk of Ben Klibreck.
- •As both a Hump and a Tump, it is primarily of interest to peak-baggers, meaning the ascent is almost guaranteed to be a solitary experience shared only with red deer.
- •Given the translation of its name, hikers should not be surprised to find the terrain underfoot occasionally matching the 'rotten' description, especially after a spell of Highland rain.