1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Highlands and Islands
  4. Highland
  5. Inverness-shire
  6. A' Chorra-Bheinn

A' Chorra-Bheinn

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

A' Chorra-Bheinn

Loch Fada and the Old Man of Storr (in the clouds), 1989
Loch Fada and the Old Man of Storr (in the clouds), 1989 Credit: Nigel Thompson

A' Chorra-Bheinn is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It stands at an impressive height of 722 meters (2,369 feet) and is part of the stunning Highland landscape. The hill is situated in the western region of Inverness-shire, near the small village of Achnasheen.

A' Chorra-Bheinn is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its accessibility and breathtaking views. The hill is known for its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops that provide a challenge for climbers. However, the effort is rewarded with stunning panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the beautiful Loch Carron.

The hill is surrounded by a diverse range of wildlife and vegetation, adding to its natural appeal. Visitors may encounter various bird species, such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons, soaring through the sky. The lower slopes are covered in heather and grasses, while higher up, the vegetation becomes sparser, giving way to rocky terrain and scree slopes.

A' Chorra-Bheinn is also steeped in history and folklore. The hill has been inhabited for thousands of years, and remnants of ancient settlements, such as stone circles and burial cairns, can still be found in the area. Local legends speak of mythical creatures who once roamed the hill, adding an air of mystery to this already enchanting location.

Overall, A' Chorra-Bheinn is a captivating hill in Inverness-shire, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

A' Chorra-Bheinn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.460523/-6.2078182 or Grid Reference NG4748. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Fada and the Old Man of Storr (in the clouds), 1989
Loch Fada and the Old Man of Storr (in the clouds), 1989
Small Island in Loch Fada Loch Fada is the southern loch of the Storr Lochs. The northern loch is Loch Leathan.
Small Island in Loch Fada
Loch Fada is the southern loch of the Storr Lochs. The northern loch is Loch Leathan.
The Southern End of Loch Fada Loch Fada is the southern loch of the Storr Lochs. The northern loch is Loch Leathan.
The Southern End of Loch Fada
Loch Fada is the southern loch of the Storr Lochs. The northern loch is Loch Leathan.
Eskidal Burn The burn is a headwater of the River Leasgeary, which reaches the sea in Portree Bay. Here it flows through land that was once cultivated by the inhabitants of the deserted settlement of Eskidal.
Eskidal Burn
The burn is a headwater of the River Leasgeary, which reaches the sea in Portree Bay. Here it flows through land that was once cultivated by the inhabitants of the deserted settlement of Eskidal.
Eskidal Burn The burn is a headwater of the River Leasgeary, which reaches the sea in Portree Bay. This a view upstream, with A'Chorra-Bheinn rising in the background.
Eskidal Burn
The burn is a headwater of the River Leasgeary, which reaches the sea in Portree Bay. This a view upstream, with A'Chorra-Bheinn rising in the background.
Ruins in Eskidal Some of the overgrown and tumbled ruins in the former settlement of Eskidal, north of Portree.
Ruins in Eskidal
Some of the overgrown and tumbled ruins in the former settlement of Eskidal, north of Portree.
Planted woodland in Eskidal A fenced area of woodland beside the Eskidal Burn. Much of it is coniferous, but it does include some native deciduous species around its edges.
Planted woodland in Eskidal
A fenced area of woodland beside the Eskidal Burn. Much of it is coniferous, but it does include some native deciduous species around its edges.
Track to Borve A section of track, not marked on the current OS maps, leading from Eskidal towards Borve.
Track to Borve
A section of track, not marked on the current OS maps, leading from Eskidal towards Borve.
Loch Fada and The Storr, 1968 The striking profile of the crags and pinnacles of The Storr, in particular the Old Man of Storr. Also in view is part of the line of cliffs derived from the sheets of lava poured out in Skye's volcanic period.
Loch Fada and The Storr, 1968
The striking profile of the crags and pinnacles of The Storr, in particular the Old Man of Storr. Also in view is part of the line of cliffs derived from the sheets of lava poured out in Skye's volcanic period.
Towards Loch Fada and the Storr
Towards Loch Fada and the Storr
Loch Fada and The Storr The nearer part of Loch Fada is in this square; the island and everything beyond it, including the Storr, is in adjacent squares. Loch Fada means 'long loch' and it was created to provide hydro-electricity for the island.
Loch Fada and The Storr
The nearer part of Loch Fada is in this square; the island and everything beyond it, including the Storr, is in adjacent squares. Loch Fada means 'long loch' and it was created to provide hydro-electricity for the island.
Loch Fada and The Storr
Loch Fada and The Storr
The road to Staffin near Loch Fada
The road to Staffin near Loch Fada
Loch Fada, Isle of Skye The Storr is very prominent in the background with the Old Man of Storr just visible to the right.
Loch Fada, Isle of Skye
The Storr is very prominent in the background with the Old Man of Storr just visible to the right.
Walking towards the prison The lump of rock to the right of the valley is "The Prison". Not really a prison but somewhere where you could be completely isolated. It is part of the Quiraing which itself is part of the Trotternish Ridge.
Walking towards the prison
The lump of rock to the right of the valley is "The Prison". Not really a prison but somewhere where you could be completely isolated. It is part of the Quiraing which itself is part of the Trotternish Ridge.
The Needle Taken 25 years ago - I hope this view has been positioned correctly. The whole area is well worth a visit and has some spectacular features of which the Needle is just one.
The Needle
Taken 25 years ago - I hope this view has been positioned correctly. The whole area is well worth a visit and has some spectacular features of which the Needle is just one.
The A855 approaching The Storr The road runs from Portree to Uig, via Staffin and the north end of the Trotternish Peninsula.
The A855 approaching The Storr
The road runs from Portree to Uig, via Staffin and the north end of the Trotternish Peninsula.
Druim nan Linntean - Stairseach a Deas This new sign, illegible to anyone driving, marks the southern boundary of the Skye Ecomuseum, an open air collection of information panels and the like on the east coast of Trotternish. It is a museum with "no walls and a roofless sky". The name Druim nan Linntean translates as Ridge of Ages. All very arty, though not very pretty. The Storr is in the background.
Druim nan Linntean - Stairseach a Deas
This new sign, illegible to anyone driving, marks the southern boundary of the Skye Ecomuseum, an open air collection of information panels and the like on the east coast of Trotternish. It is a museum with "no walls and a roofless sky". The name Druim nan Linntean translates as Ridge of Ages. All very arty, though not very pretty. The Storr is in the background.
Show me another place!

A' Chorra-Bheinn is located at Grid Ref: NG4748 (Lat: 57.460523, Lng: -6.2078182)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///sweetened.famed.reassured. Near Portree, Highland

Nearby Locations

A' Chorra-Bheinn

Related Wikis

Achachork
Achachork

Achachork (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh a' Choirce) is a small village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. It is lies on the A855 road to the north...

Borve, Skye
Borve, Skye

Borve or Borbh is a crofting township on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. == Dun Borve == Dun Borve [dùn is 'fort' in Gaelic] is an ancient fort, that was considered...

Carbost, Trotternish
Carbost, Trotternish

Carbost (Scottish Gaelic: Càrrabost) is a crofting settlement at the southern end of the Trotternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye in the Highlands of...

Radio Skye
Radio Skye

Radio Skye is a local radio station which broadcasts from Portree to the Isle of Skye, as well as the region of Lochalsh, Wester Ross on the Scottish mainland...

Bearreraig Waterfall
Bearreraig Waterfall

Bearreraig Waterfall is a waterfall of Scotland.It is located on the Trotternish peninsula of the island of Skye, on the Bearreraig River which runs from...

Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ

Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ is a Gaelic-medium primary school in Portree on Skye, Scotland. The school opened April 2018, becoming the third purpose...

The Storr
The Storr

The Storr (Scottish Gaelic: An Stòr) is a rocky hill on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The hill presents a steep rocky eastern...

Pairc nan Laoch
Pairc nan Laoch

Pairc nan Laoch is a shinty stadium in Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. It is home to Skye Camanachd. == History == Skye Camanachd originally played at...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.460523,-6.2078182
A' Chorra-Bheinn
Ele: 460
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 57.4599074/-6.2091693
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Cnoc Chaitriana Ross-shire
Carn Naun Cornwall

Have you been to A' Chorra-Bheinn?

Leave your review of A' Chorra-Bheinn below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy