Scotland
Carn Tubhainn
560M
1837FT
About Carn Tubhainn
Rising above the remote glens of the Atholl Forest, this heathery summit offers a quiet vantage point away from the busier Munro circuits. Overshadowed by the massive Beinn a’ Ghlò to the east, its rounded slopes provide a grounded perspective of the vast, rolling moorland and the deep trench of Glen Tilt.
Key Statistics
Rank
299th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Whitebridge
Geology
You are walking on shiny, hardened sandstones and dark volcanic rocks, all transformed by intense heat and pressure into the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH521141
Latitude
57.1937°N
Longitude
4.4493°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Càrn Tubhainn', meaning 'Cairn of the Thatching', suggesting its slopes once provided the coarse grasses or rushes needed for roofing traditional local buildings.
- •Its position offers a unique perspective of the surrounding giants, specifically the three distinct peaks of Beinn a’ Ghlò and the remote, whale-backed summit of Beinn Dearg to the northwest.
- •Located within the historic Forest of Atholl, the hill is part of a landscape traditionally managed for deer stalking, remaining largely treeless and open to the elements.
- •At 560 metres, it occupies a height that perfectly avoids both the crowds of the Munros and the convenience of the valley floor, ensuring a walk of guaranteed solitude.