Scotland
Carn nam Barran
546M
1791FT
About Carn nam Barran
Rising to the east of Poolewe, this rugged 546m hill provides a classic Wester Ross experience of pathless heather and broken gneiss. It offers an excellent vantage point for surveying the coastal fringes, with clear views stretching across the Minch to the Cuillin of Skye and the Torridon giants.
Key Statistics
Rank
196th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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28
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Ben Wyvis Pelite. These are layered rocks that originally formed from mud and silt, transformed deep within the earth.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH343374
Latitude
57.3967°N
Longitude
4.7591°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Càrn meaning a stony hill and barran likely referring to the multiple small tops or rocky crests that define its undulating summit ridge.
- •From the summit, the view south-east is dominated by the massive, tiered sandstone bulk of Slioch, while the intricate waters of Loch Ewe and the village of Poolewe are spread out directly below to the west.
- •Access is often gained from the estate tracks leading past Loch Kernsary, though the final climb is a rough, trackless trek through terrain where red deer are far more common than other walkers.
- •While the modest height suggests a gentle stroll, the 'Wester Ross factor' applies here; every metre of ascent through the dense, leg-tangling heather feels roughly double its measured distance.