Scotland
Coinneach Mhor
976M
3202FT
About Coinneach Mhor
Situated at the heart of the Beinn Eighe massif, this rugged Munro Top acts as the pivotal junction between the mountain’s two main summits. Its high, exposed plateau is defined by a lunar landscape of white quartzite boulders, offering a true sense of the ancient, weathered character of the Torridon hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
8th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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108m
Nearest Town
Fasag
Geology
This mountain is made of tough, pure sandstone and gritty layers filled with small pebbles, creating the rugged ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG944600
Latitude
57.5832°N
Longitude
5.4401°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Coinneach Mhòr, meaning 'Big Moss.' This is a misleading title for a summit that is almost entirely composed of shattered rock and lacks any significant peat or mossy ground.
- •This peak serves as the physical 'corner' of the Beinn Eighe ridge. It is the vital link for walkers moving between the mountain's two Munros, Spidean Coire nan Clach and Ruadh-stac Mòr.
- •The summit offers a spectacular perspective of the Triple Buttress in Coire Mhic Fhearchair. Looking down from the ridge, the massive sandstone pillars appear to rise directly out of the deep, dark waters of the lochan.
- •The hill is part of the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, the first of its kind in Britain, established in 1951 to protect the ancient Scots pine fragments and the unique mountain environment.
- •Hillwalkers should be prepared for the 'Torridon shuffle'—the awkward gait required to traverse the fields of loose, white quartzite scree that dominate the approaches to this summit.