Scotland
Carn Dubh
592M
1942FT
About Carn Dubh
Rising above the northern flanks of Glen Moriston near Blairconard, this 592-metre hill offers a quiet, pathless ascent through classic Highland heather. While modest in height, its position provides a rugged vantage point overlooking the winding River Moriston and the vast, rewilding landscapes of the Dundreggan estate to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
254th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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93m
Nearest Town
Blairconard
Geology
You’re walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This rugged foundation is made of an ancient, sand-like rock that has been hardened and transformed over time.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH353123
Latitude
57.1722°N
Longitude
4.7242°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Black Cairn,' a descriptive title likely referring to the dark, heathery hue of the summit plateau or a specific outcrop of weathered rock.
- •The summit provides a clear perspective of the Great Glen's geography, with the peaks of the Monadhliath to the northeast and the serrated ridges of Glen Shiel visible on the western horizon.
- •The hill overlooks the Dundreggan rewilding project, a significant conservation area where the restoration of native Caledonian woodland is encouraging the return of golden eagles and black grouse.
- •At 592 metres, it sits just seventeen metres short of the official height required to be classified as a Graham, a shortfall that effectively protects the summit from the footfall of dedicated list-tickers.