Scotland
Leacann Chorrach
795M
2608FT
About Leacann Chorrach
Rising above Glen Banchor near Newtonmore, this high Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Monadhliath Munros. The terrain is typical of the range: a broad, heather-clad expanse requiring careful navigation. From the summit, you gain a sprawling perspective across the Spey Valley toward the high Cairngorm plateaus.
Key Statistics
Rank
94th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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72m
Nearest Town
Gergask
Geology
The ground beneath you is composed of sparkly, hardened sandstone and layered rocks, both transformed by intense heat and pressure into this tough mountain landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN599993
Latitude
57.0634°N
Longitude
4.3120°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Leacann Chorrach', which translates as the 'steep hillside' or 'rugged slope', likely referring to its sharper southern declivity above the Allt a' Chaorainn.
- •It is often climbed as a detour during the popular circuit of the Monadhliath Munros from Glen Banchor, sitting just over two kilometres southwest of the Munro A’ Chailleach.
- •From the summit, you are treated to a clear view across the Strathspey to the massive western flanks of the Cairngorms, specifically the great whale-backs of Braeriach and Sgor an Lochain Uaine.
- •Navigating this section of the Monadhliath in mist is a fine way to test your patience, as the rolling terrain and repetitive peat hags offer very few clues as to which way is actually up.