Scotland
Tom a' Choinich Beag
1032M
3386FT
About Tom a' Choinich Beag
Resting on the high, stony ridge between Tom a' Choinich and Toll Creagach, this Munro Top offers an expansive perspective of the Glen Affric wilderness. The terrain is relatively gentle compared to the rugged peaks nearby, providing an airy vantage point overlooking the deep, dramatic scoop of Coire nam Marbh.
Key Statistics
Rank
25th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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13m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
You are walking on a sturdy mix of hard, sandy rock and shiny, clay-rich layers. These durable stones, including tough quartzite, form the rugged foundation of this peak.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH157272
Latitude
57.2981°N
Longitude
5.0605°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Tom a’ Choinich Beag', which translates as the 'small hill of the moss', distinguishing it from its higher parent peak to the west.
- •It is typically climbed as part of the popular high-level circuit from Glen Affric, acting as a mandatory waypoint for those traversing the ridge between its two neighbouring Munros.
- •The summit provides an excellent profile view of the steep, rocky eastern buttresses of Tom a’ Choinich and looks north across the waters of Loch Mullardoch towards the remote peaks of the Monar Forest.
- •Despite being labelled 'Beag' (small), this summit stands at 1032 metres, comfortably overtopping every mountain in the British Isles outside of the Scottish Highlands.