Scotland
Carn Turret
528M
1732FT
About Carn Turret
Overlooking the western shores of Loch Turret near Crieff, this rounded moorland peak offers a straightforward ascent through classic Perthshire heather. While often overshadowed by its higher neighbours, the summit provides a quiet vantage point for watching the light shift across the reservoir and the distant peaks of the Southern Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
383rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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27.3
Nearest Town
Balmenoch
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit. This rock is metasandstone, a durable type of sandstone that was toughened by intense heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN811264
Latitude
56.4149°N
Longitude
3.9272°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic Càrn Tuireadh, meaning 'hill of the lamentation,' thought to refer to the mournful sound of the wind or the Turret Burn as it drains the glen.
- •It is frequently visited as part of a high-level circuit of the Loch Turret reservoir, usually paired with the neighbouring Choinneachain Hill or the Munro, Ben Chonzie.
- •The summit offers a specific, linear view down the entire length of the Loch Turret reservoir toward the Strathearn valley, with the rugged face of Ben Chonzie prominent to the northwest.
- •The Turret Burn, which rises on the slopes below the summit, eventually powers the Glenturret Distillery, which is officially recognised as the oldest working distillery in Scotland.
- •While its height suggests a modest climb, the local Perthshire heather is notoriously thick, ensuring that anyone departing from the established tracks earns every metre of the ascent.