Scotland
Cruach Dhubh an Ruidhe Fearna
446M
1463FT
About Cruach Dhubh an Ruidhe Fearna
Situated in the northern Grampians overlooking the upper River Findhorn, this heather-clad Hump offers a quiet, peat-heavy ascent. Its rounded profile is characteristic of the Monadhliath moorland, providing a solitary experience for those looking to escape the busier Cairngorm plateaus visible across the valley to the south-east.
Key Statistics
Rank
364th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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143.6m
Nearest Town
Easter Brinacory
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of glittery sandstone and hardened mudstone. These rugged rocks provide the sturdy foundation for the mountain beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Cruach Dhubh an Ruidhe Fearna E Top
Cruach Lochan a' Ghriasaiche
Cruach Dhubh na Leitreach
Beinn nan Cabar
Beinn nan Cabar West Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM767885
Latitude
56.9338°N
Longitude
5.6719°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as the 'Black Hill of the Alder Shieling,' with Ruidhe Fearna suggesting the lower slopes were once used for seasonal grazing among alder trees.
- •It is often approached from the estate tracks near Coignafearn, a remote corner of the Monadhliath mountains known as a stronghold for golden eagles and mountain hares.
- •From the summit, the view south-east across the Strathdearn valley reveals the massive scale of the Cairngorm plateau, with the white-scarred northern corries of Cairn Gorm and Braeriach clearly visible.
- •In common with many Monadhliath summits, the high point can feel more like a general suggestion than a specific destination, usually consisting of a modest cairn lost in a sea of identical heather.