Scotland
Cnoc na Creige
593M
1946FT
About Cnoc na Creige
Rising above the Applecross peninsula in the North West Highlands, this rugged 593-metre peak offers a classic taste of gneiss terrain. Though falling just short of Graham status, its rocky character and position provide a commanding perspective over the Inner Sound toward the Isle of Raasay and the Cuillin of Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
108th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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128m
Nearest Town
Achmore Farm
Geology
You are walking across Scourian Gneiss, a hard, banded rock. It began as molten magma transformed by intense heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC260289
Latitude
58.2150°N
Longitude
4.9631°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Rock' or 'Hill of the Crag', an apt description for a summit defined by the ancient, weathered Lewisian Gneiss that characterizes the Applecross landscape.
- •Positioned south of the famous Bealach na Bà, the hill serves as a quieter alternative to the busy viewpoints of the Applecross pass, looking directly across the Crowlin Islands.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point to study the complex coastline of the Inner Sound, with the sharp profiles of the Skye Cuillin visible to the southwest on a clear day.
- •By standing a mere seven metres short of the 600-metre threshold required for Graham status, the hill successfully avoids the attention of most ticking-list walkers.