Scotland
Craggan a' Chait
778M
2552FT
About Craggan a' Chait
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Mullardoch, this rugged shoulder of Sgùrr na Lapaich offers a stern, pathless ascent through classic North West Highland terrain. Often overlooked in favour of the surrounding Munros, it provides a quiet vantage point overlooking the remote waters of Glen Cannich and the sprawling ridges of the Monar Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
40th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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31.4m
Nearest Town
Amat
Geology
You are trekking across the Vaich Pelite, a metamorphic rock formed from ancient silty mud and peppered with tiny garnet crystals.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH325880
Latitude
57.8504°N
Longitude
4.8234°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Craggan a' Chait', which translates to the 'little crag of the cat.' This likely refers to the Scottish wildcat, which favoured the remote, rocky outcrops of these high glens.
- •Though classified as a Tump, it is most frequently visited as a subsidiary spur by walkers tackling the formidable southern ascent of Sgùrr na Lapaich from the Loch Mullardoch dam.
- •The summit offers a clear, linear view across the loch to the high, undulating ridge of the South Mullardoch Munros, specifically highlighting the steep northern corries of An Socach and An Riabhachan.
- •At precisely 777.7 metres high, it is a peak for those who appreciate numerical symmetry, even if the boggy approach and steep heather are significantly less tidy.