Scotland
Carn Dar-riach
503M
1650FT
About Carn Dar-riach
Reaching a height of 503 metres, this Scottish hill overlooks the Spey Valley, offering a quieter alternative to the high peaks of the Cairngorms. Its heather-covered slopes are characteristic of the Monadhliath fringes, providing a steady climb that rewards walkers with an unobstructed panorama of the surrounding Highland landscape.
Key Statistics
Rank
386th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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28
Nearest Town
Inverness
Geology
Carn Dar-riach is built from tough, banded rocks that began as sand and mud. Intense heat and pressure squeezed these shiny layers into the crystalline foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH716314
Latitude
57.3549°N
Longitude
4.1358°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Càrn Dà-riabhach, which translates as the 'cairn of the two brindled ones', referring to the mottled appearance of the heather and stone on its upper slopes.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for the Northern Cairngorms, offering a direct view into the Lairig Ghru, the famous mountain pass flanked by the massive peaks of Braeriach and Ben Macdui.
- •Positioned on the eastern edge of the Monadhliath range, the hill offers a particularly clear perspective of the River Spey as it meanders through the Insh Marshes toward Kingussie.