Scotland
Carn Mor
648M
2126FT
About Carn Mor
Rising above the remote Gleann Mor near Inverlael, this 648-metre Tump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the neighbouring Beinn Dearg massif. Its heathery slopes provide a rugged vantage point into the wild heart of the Northwest Highlands, with particularly clear views across to the dramatic eastern corries of Seana Bhraigh.
Key Statistics
Rank
77th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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51m
Nearest Town
Inverlael
Geology
Carn Mor is formed from the Glascarnoch Psammite Formation. This tough rock was once layers of sand, transformed by intense heat and pressure into a solid foundation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH246869
Latitude
57.8380°N
Longitude
4.9554°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as ‘Big Cairn’, a recurring title in the Highlands that reflects its status as a bulky landmark within the vast, treeless landscape east of Loch Broom.
- •The hill sits in the shadow of the Beinn Dearg group; its summit offers a unique perspective on the 'Destitution Wall', a massive drystone dyke built during the potato famine that scales the neighbouring Munro.
- •Walkers typically encounter this hill while navigating the long, boggy approach through Gleann Mor, where it serves as a useful navigational marker before the terrain rises toward the more remote hinterland.
- •In a region surrounded by some of Scotland's most formidable Munros, this Carn Mor serves as a reminder that 'Big' is a relative term in the Ross-shire wilderness.