Scotland
Carn Mor
639M
2096FT
About Carn Mor
Rising above the southern end of Loch Vaich near Little Garve, this sprawling Highland Hump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the nearby bulk of Ben Wyvis. Its broad, heather-clad slopes require a steady plod, rewarded by an expansive sense of isolation and a commanding perspective over the Glascarnoch Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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121m
Nearest Town
Little Garve
Geology
The ground beneath your feet consists of banded granite and hardened sandstone. These durable rocks form the rugged slopes of Carn Mor.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH421715
Latitude
57.7063°N
Longitude
4.6506°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Mòr, meaning 'Big Hill' or 'Big Cairn', a ubiquitous title across the Highlands that reflects the peak's prominent, stony profile.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of the massive western side of Ben Wyvis, as well as clear views northwards along the length of Loch Vaich towards the remote hills of the Dearg forest.
- •Access is typically found via the long estate tracks of Strath Vaich, a remote glen that serves as a gateway to the lonely wilderness between the A835 and the northern high tops.
- •Despite its name meaning 'Big Hill', it is very much the junior partner in this landscape, dwarfed by the neighbouring bulk of the Wyvis massif.