Scotland
Carn an Uillt Deirg
541M
1775FT
About Carn an Uillt Deirg
Rising above the Findhorn valley in the eastern Monadhliath, this rounded, heather-clad hill offers a quiet, pathless experience. Typical of the region’s rolling moorland, the ascent reward is a clear perspective over Strathdearn and the distant, bulkier silhouettes of the Cairngorm plateau to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
301st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is formed from ancient layers of sand and mud that have hardened into the rugged rocks of this fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM846827
Latitude
56.8861°N
Longitude
5.5361°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, 'Càrn an Uillt Deirg', meaning 'Cairn of the Red Burn'. This refers to the Allt Dearg which rises on its southern flank, where iron-heavy soil frequently tints the water a deep, rusty ochre.
- •The hill is a notable vantage point for viewing the River Findhorn as it snakes through the deep trench of Strathdearn, providing a sense of the scale of this remote glen.
- •Situated on the fringes of the Tomatin estates, the slopes are managed for grouse and are a reliable place to spot mountain hares, which turn white in winter to camouflage against the snow-dusted heather.
- •In a region defined by the notorious 'Monadhliath bogs', a walk here that results in dry socks is usually considered a significant meteorological achievement rather than a standard outing.