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A' Chaoirnichain

Hill, Mountain in Sutherland

Scotland

A' Chaoirnichain

Meal nan Con Summit of Ben Klibreck
Meal nan Con Credit: Richard Webb

A' Chaoirnichain is a prominent hill located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is part of the larger mountain range known as the Northwest Highlands. Standing at an elevation of approximately 780 meters (2,560 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep slopes and craggy outcrops. It is primarily composed of Torridonian sandstone, which gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color. The hill is covered with heather and grasses, providing a rich habitat for various wildlife species, including red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles.

A' Chaoirnichain is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers, as it presents a moderate challenge in terms of ascent. There are several routes to reach the summit, each offering different levels of difficulty and scenery. The most common approach involves starting from a nearby village and following a well-marked trail that gradually ascends the hill.

Reaching the summit of A' Chaoirnichain rewards visitors with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, lochs, and valleys. On clear days, it is even possible to see the distant coastline. The hill also provides opportunities for photography, bird watching, and simply enjoying the peacefulness of the Scottish Highlands.

Overall, A' Chaoirnichain is a remarkable hill in Sutherland, offering outdoor enthusiasts a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area while enjoying a challenging hike.

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A' Chaoirnichain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.217947/-4.4260433 or Grid Reference NC5728. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meal nan Con Summit of Ben Klibreck
Meal nan Con
Summit of Ben Klibreck
Ptarmigan on Ben Klibreck, Sutherland Spotted at about 900 metres above sea level, near the summit of Ben Klibreck.
Ptarmigan on Ben Klibreck, Sutherland
Spotted at about 900 metres above sea level, near the summit of Ben Klibreck.
Loch nan Uan with Klibreck in the background
Loch nan Uan with Klibreck in the background
Loch nan Uan A large lochan hard underneath the steep slopes of A' Chioch on Ben Klibreck. A boat moored at the north end suggests it may be a fishing loch for the local estate.
Loch nan Uan
A large lochan hard underneath the steep slopes of A' Chioch on Ben Klibreck. A boat moored at the north end suggests it may be a fishing loch for the local estate.
Moorland above Loch Bad an Loch Two small lochs on the lower moorland of Ben Klibreck seen on the climb.
Moorland above Loch Bad an Loch
Two small lochs on the lower moorland of Ben Klibreck seen on the climb.
Stream flowing into Loch nan Uan Ben Loyal rising in the distance beyond the outflow. The white speck is a moored boat, probably used for fishing on this high moorland loch below the upper slopes of Ben Klibreck.
Stream flowing into Loch nan Uan
Ben Loyal rising in the distance beyond the outflow. The white speck is a moored boat, probably used for fishing on this high moorland loch below the upper slopes of Ben Klibreck.
Climbing the flank of A' Chioch, Ben Klibreck Ali gets some quality aerobic exercise on the steep climb up from Loch nan Uan. Ben Hee is the mountain in the hazy distance.
Climbing the flank of A' Chioch, Ben Klibreck
Ali gets some quality aerobic exercise on the steep climb up from Loch nan Uan. Ben Hee is the mountain in the hazy distance.
Ascending Meall nan Con, Ben Klibreck On the final, rocky slopes of the mountain. Below is the lateral spur of A' Chioch with Ben Hee on the right-hand skyline.
Ascending Meall nan Con, Ben Klibreck
On the final, rocky slopes of the mountain. Below is the lateral spur of A' Chioch with Ben Hee on the right-hand skyline.
Traversing path, Creag an Lochain A fellow summiteer alerted us to the presence of this track which runs south from the col on A' Chioch without necessitating a climb over the Creag. The top of Ben Klibreck is beyond with Ben Loyal on the left skyline.
Traversing path, Creag an Lochain
A fellow summiteer alerted us to the presence of this track which runs south from the col on A' Chioch without necessitating a climb over the Creag. The top of Ben Klibreck is beyond with Ben Loyal on the left skyline.
Descending west off Creag an Lochain The Meall nan Con summit of Ben Klibreck is on the left.
Descending west off Creag an Lochain
The Meall nan Con summit of Ben Klibreck is on the left.
Cairn on outcrop, Ben Klibreck Probably an old stalker's or shepherd's marker on the vast moorland below the mountains upper slopes.
Cairn on outcrop, Ben Klibreck
Probably an old stalker's or shepherd's marker on the vast moorland below the mountains upper slopes.
Descending moorland towards Loch Bad an Loch Ben Hope is the prominent mountain on the skyline.
Descending moorland towards Loch Bad an Loch
Ben Hope is the prominent mountain on the skyline.
Bog and peat banks The area of wetness lies on a ridge rising to Carn an Fheidh and Creag an Lochain both of which are parts of the greater mountain, Ben Klibreck, the summit of which is seen distantly.
Bog and peat banks
The area of wetness lies on a ridge rising to Carn an Fheidh and Creag an Lochain both of which are parts of the greater mountain, Ben Klibreck, the summit of which is seen distantly.
South top of Creag an Lochain Creag an Lochain, part of Ben Klibreck, has two tops; the one seen here is the lower, southern top. The view is from a shoulder of Creag an Lochain, Carn an Fheidh.
South top of Creag an Lochain
Creag an Lochain, part of Ben Klibreck, has two tops; the one seen here is the lower, southern top. The view is from a shoulder of Creag an Lochain, Carn an Fheidh.
Grassed summit area of Creag an Lochain Creag an Lochain has two tops; this is the higher, northern one. Creag an Lochain is part of the greater mountain, Ben Klibreck the highest point of which, Meall nan Con, is seen in the image.
Grassed summit area of Creag an Lochain
Creag an Lochain has two tops; this is the higher, northern one. Creag an Lochain is part of the greater mountain, Ben Klibreck the highest point of which, Meall nan Con, is seen in the image.
Slope below A' Chioch A' Chioch is a narrower section of the otherwise fairly broad ridge connecting Creag an Lochain with Meall nan Con, the highest point of Ben Klibreck, which is the cone in the image.
Slope below A' Chioch
A' Chioch is a narrower section of the otherwise fairly broad ridge connecting Creag an Lochain with Meall nan Con, the highest point of Ben Klibreck, which is the cone in the image.
Boulderfield on western slope of Ben Klibreck The boulders lie on the slope of Meall nan Con, the summit cone of Ben Klibreck. Ben Hope can be seen distantly in the centre of the image with Ben Loyal just disappearing at the right margin.
Boulderfield on western slope of Ben Klibreck
The boulders lie on the slope of Meall nan Con, the summit cone of Ben Klibreck. Ben Hope can be seen distantly in the centre of the image with Ben Loyal just disappearing at the right margin.
Meall nan Uan The low dome of Meall nan Uan as seen across Loch nan Uan, from below the steepness of the west face of Ben Klibreck.
Meall nan Uan
The low dome of Meall nan Uan as seen across Loch nan Uan, from below the steepness of the west face of Ben Klibreck.
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A' Chaoirnichain is located at Grid Ref: NC5728 (Lat: 58.217947, Lng: -4.4260433)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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