Scotland
Carn Loch na Dubharaiche
569M
1867FT
About Carn Loch na Dubharaiche
Tucked away in the rugged backcountry north of Loch Arkaig, this modest summit offers a quiet vantage point amidst the grander peaks of the Lochaber wilderness. Its heather-clad slopes provide a pathless ascent, rewarding walkers with an unobstructed view across the deep, dark waters of the loch towards the Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
176th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is built from ancient, hardened sandstone and banded crystalline rocks. These durable layers form the rugged foundation of this scenic fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG956244
Latitude
57.2649°N
Longitude
5.3907°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Cairn of the Loch of the Shady Place'. It refers to the small lochan sitting on its southern shoulder, which is cast into deep shadow by the surrounding high ridges for much of the day.
- •Looking west from the summit, the view is dominated by the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart', specifically the sharp, unmistakable peaks of Sgùrr na Cìche and Garbh Chìoch Mhòr.
- •The terrain between this hill and the neighbouring Sgùrr Cos na Hyre is a classic example of Highland 'black ground'—a complex maze of peat hags and hidden pools that makes for slow going in wet weather.