Scotland
Carn na Saobhaidhe
604M
1982FT
About Carn na Saobhaidhe
Rising from the sprawling Monadhliath plateau above Stratherrick, this rounded moorland summit offers a sense of immense isolation. The terrain is typical of these 'Grey Mountains'—vast, peat-haggish stretches and quiet heath. From the high point, walkers earn clear views across the Great Glen toward the distinctive, humped profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh.
Key Statistics
Rank
248th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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41m
Nearest Town
Wester Aberchalder
Geology
You are trekking across Gairbeinn pebbly psammite, a durable layer of hardened sandstone filled with small, embedded pebbles.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH553140
Latitude
57.1948°N
Longitude
4.3950°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Càrn na Saobhaidhe, meaning 'Cairn of the Fox's Den'. This likely refers to the rocky clefts on its flanks, which offered sanctuary for predators in an otherwise exposed and windswept landscape.
- •The hill is part of the vast, rolling interior of the Monadhliath range. Unlike the jagged peaks of the west, this area is defined by high-altitude peat bogs and heather, making it a stronghold for mountain hares and red grouse.
- •The summit provides a strategic view of the Great Glen fault line. Looking northwest, you can see across the glen to the high ridges of the Affric forest, while the sprawling Monadhliath plateau extends for miles to the east and south.
- •At 1,982ft, the hill sits just 18 feet short of the 2,000ft threshold required to be classified as a Graham. This slight shortfall is a blessing for those seeking solitude, as it remains largely ignored by list-tickers.