Fells/Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha
Scotland
Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha
567M
1860FT
Rank
76th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Cuaich
About Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha
Perched in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs region, this 567-metre summit takes its name from the Gaelic for 'small hill of the corrie of the dark one'. A modest Dodd and Tump, it occupies terrain above Glen Falloch, offering a quieter outing away from the busier Munros to the north and west.
Key Statistics
Rank
76th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Cuaich
Prominence
?
32
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Gaick Psammite Formation. This solid foundation is made of psammite, a durable, sand-rich rock.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from Gaelic 'sìdhean' (small hill or fairy mound), 'coire' (corrie), 'dubh' (dark or black), and 'chadha' (a pass or steep path), likely referring to a dark-coloured corrie or shadowed pass on the hillside.
- •Though classified as a Dodd—hills between 2000 and 2499 feet with at least 50 feet of prominence—this summit falls just short of that height threshold at 1860 feet, making its inclusion noteworthy for those ticking off marginal classifications.
- •The hill sits in terrain frequently overshadowed by the nearby Munros and Corbetts of the Southern Highlands, meaning it sees far fewer boots than its more celebrated neighbours.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN727821
Latitude
56.9127°N
Longitude
4.0924°W
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