Scotland
Carn Breugach
189M
620FT
About Carn Breugach
Rising above the Kyle of Sutherland near Bonar Bridge, this modest heather-clad Marilyn offers an accessible but rewarding vantage point. Despite its low elevation, the prominence of the summit ensures wide-reaching views across the inner Dornoch Firth and the surrounding Sutherland moorlands, making it a satisfying short excursion for those in the area.
Key Statistics
Rank
544th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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189
Nearest Town
Oban
Geology
You are walking across volcanic lavas, dark slates, and sandstone. The terrain also features conglomerate, a rock made of smooth, naturally cemented pebbles.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM815278
Latitude
56.3920°N
Longitude
5.5416°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Brèugach, which translates as the 'deceitful' or 'lying' cairn, a common naming convention for hills featuring prominent false summits that mislead climbers.
- •Although it stands at a humble 189 metres, it qualifies as a Marilyn because it is physically isolated from higher ground, providing an unobstructed view of the convergence of the rivers Oykell and Carron.
- •From the summit, you can look directly down onto the village of Bonar Bridge and the narrow, tidal waters of the Kyle of Sutherland as they stretch toward the Dornoch Firth.
- •In keeping with its name, the hill has a habit of looking much more substantial from the roadside than it actually feels once you are halfway up.