Scotland
Carn Mor
509M
1670FT
About Carn Mor
Situated above the northern shores of Loch Ness near Invermoriston, this 509m summit offers a peaceful escape from the Great Glen’s busier tracks. The heather-clad moorland terrain leads to a broad top, rewarding walkers with a staggering, straight-line view down the length of the famous loch towards Fort Augustus.
Key Statistics
Rank
233rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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101m
Nearest Town
Invermoriston
Geology
You are walking across tough rocks formed from underground magma and striped layers that began as ancient sand and mud.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Carn na Caorach
Carn an Tuairneir East Top
Carn an Tuairneir East Top
Meall Doire Bhrath
Carn Loch an t-Sionnaich
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH414193
Latitude
57.2372°N
Longitude
4.6282°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'big cairn', a title reflecting the hill's status as a prominent high point on the moorland block between Glen Moriston and Glen Urquhart.
- •Walkers tackling the 'High Route' of the Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston pass directly below its slopes, making it a straightforward detour for those seeking a higher perspective than the standard trail provides.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for spotting the distinctive profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh to the northeast, as well as the deep, dark trench of Loch Ness stretching towards the horizon.
- •True to its name, you might expect a monumental pile of stones at the top, but local conditions mean the 'big cairn' is often more of a modest, rain-washed heap than a true Highland skyscraper.