Scotland
Carn na Loinne
508M
1667FT
About Carn na Loinne
Rising quietly above the village of Tomatin, this heathery shoulder of the Monadhliath offers a straightforward ascent through classic Strathdearn moorland. While modest in height, the broad summit provides a rewarding perspective over the winding River Findhorn and northwards across the Moray Firth toward the distant hills of Easter Ross.
Key Statistics
Rank
377th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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51m
Nearest Town
Tomatin
Geology
Beneath your boots lie ancient sandy and muddy sediments, forged by intense heat and pressure into the hard, striped crystalline rocks of the Dalradian Supergroup.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH806248
Latitude
57.2985°N
Longitude
3.9822°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn na Loinne,' which translates as the 'Cairn of the Enclosure' or 'Cairn of Beauty,' likely a reference to the fertile grazing found on the lower slopes above the valley.
- •Looking south-west from the top, you can trace the rolling, peat-hags and high plateau of the Monadhliath, a stark contrast to the farmed strath immediately below.
- •At 508 metres, it sits comfortably below the threshold for any major Scottish hill classification, meaning the only thing you are likely to 'collect' at the summit is a bit of peace and quiet.