Scotland
Carn na Drochaide
818M
2684FT
About Carn na Drochaide
Often overlooked in favour of the nearby high Cairngorms, this rounded Corbett offers a magnificent vantage point for viewing the southern corries of Beinn a' Bhuird. The ascent from Quoich Water transitions through ancient Caledonian pinewoods into open heather, leading to a sprawling summit that feels far more remote than it is.
Key Statistics
Rank
98th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
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Prominence
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222
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on hard, ancient sandy rocks sliced by fine-grained volcanic layers that form the rugged foundation of this hill.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO127938
Latitude
57.0274°N
Longitude
3.4392°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the ‘Cairn of the Bridge’, sharing its etymology with the village of Braemar, which was historically known as Cinn Drochaid (Bridge End).
- •The summit provides a spectacular front-row seat to the massive glacial corries of Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon to the north, offering a perspective on their scale that is often lost when standing on those larger plateaus.
- •The approach from the south often includes a detour to the Linn of Quoich, a natural rock ‘Punch Bowl’ where the Earl of Mar reportedly chilled wine during hunting parties in the 18th century.
- •Despite its status as a Marilyn and Corbett, the hill remains relatively quiet, serving as a peaceful alternative when the higher summits of the Dee Valley are shrouded in cloud.
- •It is the ideal destination for those who want to see the 4,000ft Cairngorm giants in all their glory without actually having to endure the grueling walk-ins required to climb them.