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Corbett · Cairngorms

A' Chaoirnich (Maol Creag an Loch)

A' Chaoirnich (Maol Creag an Loch) is a 875m (2873ft) Corbett in Highland, in the Cairngorms region of Scotland. As a Corbett — a Scottish hill between 2,500 and 3,000 feet with at least 500 feet of re-ascent on all sides — it offers a serious hill day without the crowds that the higher Munros attract.

Quick facts

Height
875m/ 2873ft
Distance
16 km
Ascent
770 m
Time
4.5 hrs
Grid ref
NN735807
Nearest city
Fort William

Best time of year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Getting there

  • Glasgow2h 28m
  • Edinburgh3h 31m

OS maps: OS Landranger 42