Coirc Bheinn

About Coirc Bheinn

Rising above the western side of Glen Brittle, this Marilyn offers an unparalleled perspective of the Black Cuillin ridge. The terrain is characteristic of Skye’s outskirts—rough heather and shattered rock—rewarding those seeking a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros with expansive views across the Sea of the Hebrides toward the Isle of Rum.

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• •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Corrie Hill,' likely referring to the dramatic eastern bowl that drops away from the summit ridge into the depths of Glen Brittle.
• •The summit provides one of the most comprehensive profile views of the Cuillin main ridge, offering a clear sightline of the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Sgùrr Dearg and the jagged peaks of Sgùrr nan Gillean.
• •Walkers often combine this peak with the lower Cruachan Dearg to the north, creating a circuit that avoids the crowded tourist paths of central Minginish while maintaining views over the ancient promontory fort at Rubha an Dùnain.
• •The hill is a reliable spot for sighting golden eagles, which hunt across the quieter moorland slopes between the Glen Brittle forest and the western coastline.
• •Climbing here allows for the quiet satisfaction of looking down on the overflowing car parks of the Fairy Pools while enjoying the summit in near-total solitude.