Scotland
Carn na Cre
463M
1519FT
About Carn na Cre
Rising from the remote moorland north of Loch Monar, this modest Highland Hump offers a quiet, trackless escape in the shadow of the Strathfarrar giants. At 463m, it provides a unique perspective on the massive eastern corries of Maoile Lunndaidh and the rugged ridge connecting Bidean an Eoin Deirg.
Key Statistics
Rank
248th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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118m
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
You are walking on layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone, some of which contain tiny garnet crystals embedded in the rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH306590
Latitude
57.5897°N
Longitude
4.8348°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Càrn na Crè translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Cairn of the Clay', likely referring to the earthy, less rocky character of its terrain compared to the high, stony plateaus nearby.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the length of Loch Monar to the south, a perspective often missed by climbers staying on the higher northern ridges.
- •Access to the hill is usually gained via the Glen Strathfarrar road, which is famous among hillwalkers for its strictly controlled seasonal vehicle access and locked gates.
- •Standing at 463 metres, it is frequently treated as a useful alternative objective when high winds or low cloud make the neighbouring 1,000-metre peaks untenable.