Scotland
Cruach Torr an Lochain
348M
1141FT
About Cruach Torr an Lochain
Tucked between the Sleat peninsula and the soaring Red Hills, this 347-metre summit offers a rugged, rocky character. It is an excellent spot for those seeking solitude away from Skye’s busier peaks, providing an intimate perspective of the transition from rolling moorland to the jagged Cuillin skyline.
Key Statistics
Rank
246th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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148.9m
Nearest Town
Salen
Geology
You’re walking across ancient lava flows and volcanic rocks like granite and basalt, which once formed the heart of a massive, extinct volcano.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM564402
Latitude
56.4914°N
Longitude
5.9588°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, combining Cruach (a stack or bold hill) with Torr an Lochain (the mound of the little loch), likely referring to the small bodies of water that dot the surrounding moor.
- •The summit provides an exceptional perspective of the Red Cuillin’s southern faces, specifically the massive scree slopes of Beinn na Caillich and the deep indentation of Loch Slapin.
- •Positioned near the head of Loch Eishort, the hill overlooks the complex coastline of the Sleat peninsula and the distant peaks of the Knoydart peninsula across the Sound of Sleat.