Scotland
Toman Coinich
862M
2828FT
About Toman Coinich
Situated in a remote stretch of the North West Highlands, this 862m peak is a vital waypoint on the high ridge between An Riabhachan and Sgùrr na Lapaich. Its rocky, wind-scoured plateau offers a brief respite for those tackling the Mullardoch circuit, with dramatic views down into the depths of Glen Cannich.
Key Statistics
Rank
26th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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37m
Nearest Town
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Geology
Toman Coinich sits on Glascarnoch Psammite, a hardy rock formed from layers of compressed sand. This durable material creates the solid foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH271844
Latitude
57.8157°N
Longitude
4.9113°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Toman Coinnich, which translates as 'mossy hillock'. In the context of the North West Highlands, the term 'toman' is a relative one; at 862 metres, it is only a hillock when measured against its massive neighbours.
- •It serves as a high-altitude bridge on the celebrated ridge walk between An Riabhachan and Sgùrr na Lapaich, a route considered one of the most remote and physically demanding mountain days in Scotland.
- •The summit offers a clear, elevated perspective directly down the length of Loch Mullardoch, with the jagged skyline of the Strathfarrar hills visible to the north across the water.
- •To the south, the view is dominated by the colossal Glen Affric giants, Carn Eige and Mam Sodhail, which appear as a formidable wall of rock and scree across the deep trench of Gleann nam Fiadh.
- •Labeling a mountain nearly 3,000 feet high as a 'hillock' is a fine example of Gaelic understatement, best contemplated while catching your breath during the long approach from the Mullardoch dam.