Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height981.1 m3,219 ft
Grid RefNH 062 166
OS Map414OS Explorer
RegionKintail & Glen Affric
Ciste Dhubh, 'the black chest', is a pointed peak between Glen Shiel and Glen Affric, falling steeply into deep glens on every side except the south. Its rocky top carries a cairn, and the views take in Mullach Fraoch-choire, A' Chralaig and Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan. Although the summit is only about 15 km from Loch Duich on the west coast, its water drains east to firths more than 80 km away.
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Cairn
Rock & Ground
Mostly grassy flanks with crags on the north, a steep narrow south ridge and a rocky summit.
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Our Route
Distance9.0 mi14.4 km
Ascent890 m2,920 ft
Time5h 05mwalking
Start & FinishA car park near Cluanie InnNH 0759 1176 · circular route
DirectionsSafety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
