Scotland
Carn a' Mhurraich
551M
1808FT
About Carn a' Mhurraich
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Garry, this rounded summit offers a rugged, pathless ascent through classic West Highland heather and bog. Reaching the top provides a surprisingly expansive vantage point over the remote waters of Loch Quoich and the jagged peaks of the South Glen Shiel Ridge to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
211th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
The ground here belongs to the Gaick Psammite Formation. It consists of a hard, gritty rock that began its life as layers of ancient sand.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN731753
Latitude
56.8517°N
Longitude
4.0824°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic Càrn a' Mhurchaidh, the name translates as Murdoch’s Cairn, suggesting a historical or personal association with a specific individual now lost to local memory.
- •The hill serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the long, lonely stretch of Glen Loyne to the north, a valley largely emptied of its residents during the Highland Clearances.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the massive bulk of the Munros Spidean Mialach and Gleouraich, which loom over the head of Loch Quoich.