Scotland
Glas-charn SE Top
557M
1826FT
About Glas-charn SE Top
Rising as a broad, heather-clad shoulder in the wild moorlands of Ross-shire, this rounded summit offers a sense of deep isolation. The terrain is typically Highland: a mix of boggy peat hags and resilient grasses. It serves as a quieter vantage point for the more celebrated mass of Ben Wyvis to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
289th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20.9
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You are standing on a rugged foundation of compressed sandstone and mudstone. These layered rocks form the sturdy backbone of the fell beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM848830
Latitude
56.8891°N
Longitude
5.5328°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Glas-charn, meaning 'grey cairn', a common descriptive term for the weathered, stony outcrops and scree slopes found across the Highland plateaus.
- •From this elevation, the horizon is dominated by the sprawling, whale-backed massif of Ben Wyvis to the southeast, while the sharp peaks of the Fannichs are visible to the west across the Dirrie More.
- •Situated in a remote stretch of moorland, the ascent typically involves navigating significant areas of peat hags and damp ground, characteristic of the undulations between the Black Isle and the rugged west coast.
- •For a hill named after a 'grey cairn', you may find the summit's actual stone pile somewhat underwhelming compared to the vast, featureless expanse of heather that surrounds it.