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.

• •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.