Scotland
Carn Torr Mheadhoin
545M
1788FT
About Carn Torr Mheadhoin
Tucked away in the quiet moorlands of the northern Monadhliath, this modest summit offers a rugged, pathless experience for those seeking solitude away from the busier Loch Ness trails. Its broad, heather-clad slopes provide an excellent vantage point overlooking the Great Glen and the southern reaches of the Strathnairn hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
331st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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28
Nearest Town
Shenachie
Geology
You are walking on the Dava Subgroup. This bedrock consists of ancient mud and sand transformed by heat and pressure into tough, crystalline rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH847342
Latitude
57.3836°N
Longitude
3.9195°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Torra Mheadhoin, which translates as the 'Cairn of the Middle Mound', referring to its position between the high Monadhliath plateau and the Great Glen.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a clear perspective across Loch Ness to the prominent hump of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh and the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Glen Affric giants.
- •The terrain is quintessential Monadhliath moorland, characterized by deep heather and hidden peat hags that demand careful navigation and reliable, waterproof footwear.
- •The 'middle' part of its name is arguably its most honest feature; it is precisely the kind of hill that feels halfway to somewhere else, no matter which direction you approach from.