Scotland
Creag a' Choire Dhuibh
663M
2175FT
About Creag a' Choire Dhuibh
Rising above the Great Glen north of Fort Augustus, this rugged Highland summit offers a wilder experience than the popular Great Glen Way nearby. Its name, 'Crag of the Black Corrie', reflects the dark, steep-sided hollow to its north. Expect a pathless, heathery ascent rewarded by expansive views across Loch Ness.
Key Statistics
Rank
115th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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78m
Nearest Town
Tomich
Geology
You are walking on the Glenfinnan Group, which is made of hardened sandstone called psammite. This ancient rock was naturally compressed and toughened deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Creag a' Choire Dhuibh East Top
Carn Loch na Gobhlaig
Beinn a' Chairein
Meallan na Ceardaich
Meallan na Ceardaich South Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH273312
Latitude
57.3385°N
Longitude
4.8711°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag a' Choire Dhuibh', which translates to 'Crag of the Black Corrie', descriptive of the steep-sided, shadowed hollow that bites into the hill's northern side.
- •From the summit, the eye is drawn down the Great Glen toward Fort Augustus, with the expansive waters of Loch Ness stretching away to the northeast towards the hills of Bunloit.
- •To the west, the horizon is filled with the high tops of the North West Highlands, specifically the rugged mountains surrounding Glen Affric and the massive forms of Sgùrr na Lapaich and Mam Sodhail.
- •Lacking the 'Munro' status that draws crowds to the neighbouring glens, this hill remains primarily the preserve of local red deer and the most committed of list-finishers.