Scotland
Carn Mor
515M
1690FT
About Carn Mor
Rising above the small settlement of Balnacra in Wester Ross, this rugged Hump offers a quiet alternative to the nearby Munros. The terrain is typical of the region—rough heather and outcrops—providing a grandstand view across Strathcarron towards the peaks of the Applecross peninsula and the nearby mass of Moruisg.
Key Statistics
Rank
217th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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130m
Nearest Town
Balnacra
Geology
The ground beneath you is composed of tough, sandy rocks and crystalline banded layers, forming the rugged, solid foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG989446
Latitude
57.4472°N
Longitude
5.3530°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Big Cairn', though in this context it likely refers to the hill's broad, stony profile rather than a man-made summit marker.
- •Its position north of the River Carron provides a clear view of the Kyle of Lochalsh railway line winding through the valley below, with the Applecross hills forming a jagged silhouette to the west.
- •Most ascents begin from the south near Balnacra, requiring a navigate of the railway crossing before a steep, trackless pull through classic Wester Ross heather and peat hags.
- •In a region defined by some of Scotland's most dramatic Munros, Carn Mor’s status as a ‘Hump’ is an apt description for its stubborn, heathery bulk that makes you work harder for the summit than its 515-metre height suggests.