Scotland
Carn na Fiacail South Top
577M
1893FT
About Carn na Fiacail South Top
Overlooking the winding waters of the River Findhorn, this heathery shoulder sits on the quiet eastern edge of the Monadhliath. It is a place of estate tracks and peat hags, offering a grounded, lonely character. The summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the deep-cut glens that define this northern landscape.
Key Statistics
Rank
167th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is part of the Achnaconeran Striped Formation, a durable blend of ancient sand and mud pressed into tough, layered rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH415220
Latitude
57.2611°N
Longitude
4.6295°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Càrn na Fiacail, meaning 'Cairn of the Tooth', which likely refers to the jagged appearance of the ridge when viewed from the valley floor near Kyllachy.
- •This summit is a secondary top on the long ridge rising from the Kyllachy estate, often visited as part of a circular route from the bridge over the River Findhorn.
- •The view from the top is dominated by the silver thread of the River Findhorn below and the sprawling, dark moors stretching toward the Dava Way to the east.
- •While the name suggests a sharp, biting peak, the actual experience involves significantly more soft bog than hard rock.