Scotland
Carn na Saobhaidhe
716M
2348FT
About Carn na Saobhaidhe
Rising from the high, rolling plateau of the northern Monadhliath, this remote summit near Whitebridge offers a stark sense of Highland isolation. The terrain is characterized by expansive heather moorland and peat hags, rewarding those who navigate its quiet slopes with clear views across the Great Glen toward the Loch Ness hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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36m
Nearest Town
Whitebridge
Geology
You are walking over granite-like rock containing large, trapped blocks of hardened sandstone. These fragments were caught inside as the molten stone cooled.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH536046
Latitude
57.1098°N
Longitude
4.4188°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn na Saobhaidhe, meaning "cairn of the fox's den," a reference to the subterranean lairs often found among the rocky outcrops and peat banks of these high moors.
- •Situated in the wild heart of the northern Monadhliath, the hill is surrounded by a vast, featureless plateau that requires disciplined navigation, especially when the low clouds frequenting the Great Glen drift eastward.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the sprawling Corriegarth Wind Farm to the north, while to the southwest, the high, craggy peaks of the Creag Meagaidh massif are visible on a clear day.
- •The approach relies heavily on a network of high-altitude estate tracks that are excellent for making fast progress, though they do somewhat deflate the ego of any walker hoping for a truly rugged, pathless wilderness experience.