Scotland
Carn Chailein
507M
1663FT
About Carn Chailein
Situated in the northern reaches of the Monadhliath, this rounded, heather-clad moorland summit offers a sense of vast space despite its modest height. Rising above the quiet reaches of Strathnairn near Flichity, the ascent follows estate tracks through serene glen scenery, providing an expansive outlook towards the Great Glen and the Moray Firth.
Key Statistics
Rank
128th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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29
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are hiking across the Applecross Formation, a coarse sandstone naturally filled with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG765394
Latitude
57.3899°N
Longitude
5.7207°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Colin’s Cairn,' though which Colin it commemorates is a mystery lost to the history of the surrounding Mackintosh and Fraser estates.
- •To the north, the view extends past Inverness to the waters of the Moray Firth, while the western skyline is dominated by the high hills lining the Great Glen.
- •Much of the hill is managed for grouse, meaning the lower slopes are well-served by land rover tracks that simplify the navigation through the otherwise thick heather.
- •Navigating the summit plateau in mist can be a surprisingly stern test, as one patch of brown heather looks remarkably like every other patch for several miles in any direction.