Scotland
Corra-bheinn
705M
2312FT
About Corra-bheinn
Rising between the dramatic Black Cuillin and the smoother Red Hills, this steep-sided Graham offers one of the best perspectives of the main ridge on Skye. The ascent involves significant scree and grass, but the reward is a front-row seat to the jagged silhouettes of Sgùrr nan Gillean and Bruach na Frithe.
Key Statistics
Rank
66th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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317m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on hard volcanic rocks formed from magma that cooled deep underground. These layers were once the heart of a massive, ancient volcano.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM573321
Latitude
56.4193°N
Longitude
5.9363°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Corra-bheinn, which translates as 'pointed hill' or 'tapering mountain', reflecting its steep, conical profile when viewed from the south.
- •Unlike the jagged, ancient gabbro of the nearby Black Cuillin, this peak is part of the Red Hills group, composed of younger granite that produces smoother slopes and characteristic runs of loose, red-tinted scree.
- •The summit provides an exceptional, unhindered view of the northern Black Cuillin, offering a particularly clear sightline of the famous 'Pinnacle Ridge' on Sgùrr nan Gillean across the glen.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a three-peak circuit alongside its immediate neighbours, Beinn Dearg Mheadhonach and Beinn Dearg Mhòr, starting from the Sligachan Hotel.
- •It serves as an excellent vantage point for those who wish to admire the Black Cuillin’s terrifying precipices while remaining on ground that does not require a rope or a steady head for heights.