Scotland
Coire Breac Top
684M
2245FT
About Coire Breac Top
Rising above the remote headwaters of the Water of Saughs, this unassuming Tump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busy Munro circuits nearby. Its heather-clad slopes overlook the rugged eastern Mounth, providing a grounded, solitary experience for those navigating the high plateau between Glen Muick and Glen Clova.
Key Statistics
Rank
124th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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38.2m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenmuick
Geology
You’re trekking over ancient, hardened layers of sand and mud, interspersed with dark rocks that were once molten flows deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO366846
Latitude
56.9483°N
Longitude
3.0438°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Coire Breac', meaning 'Speckled Corrie', a description of the dappled appearance of the slopes below the summit created by a mix of heather, grass, and exposed rock.
- •Situated on the high ground of the eastern Mounth, this hill is a neighbor to the popular Munros of Broad Cairn and Mount Keen, though it remains far less frequented than its more famous counterparts.
- •The summit offers a commanding view directly south into the depths of Glen Clova, where the steep, craggy sides of the glen contrast sharply with the surrounding rolling moorland.
- •Navigating to this summit in poor visibility requires careful compass work, as the broad, rounded terrain of the plateau offers very few distinct landmarks once you leave the main stalkers' paths.
- •Visiting this specific top is a sure sign you have exhausted the local Munros and are now deeply committed to the more obscure, peat-hags-and-heather corners of the Scottish Highlands.