Scotland
Carn Cas nan Gabhar SE Top
556M
1824FT
About Carn Cas nan Gabhar SE Top
Tucked away in the expansive Monadhliath moorlands, this subsidiary summit provides a rugged, peat-heavy walk typical of the Highland interior. Often bypassed for its higher parent peak to the northwest, it offers a stark, quiet vantage point overlooking the Dulnain Valley and the distant, bulkier silhouettes of the Cairngorm range.
Key Statistics
Rank
130th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on ancient mud-based rocks that were hardened and baked by intense heat to form the solid foundation of this summit.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH530803
Latitude
57.7890°N
Longitude
4.4739°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Cas nan Gobhar, which translates as the 'Cairn of the Goat’s Feet,' likely referencing the steep, craggy ground found on its parent peak.
- •Positioned on the eastern edge of the Monadhliath, the hill overlooks the upper reaches of the River Dulnain, a valley known for being one of the most remote and secluded in the Highlands.
- •The summit offers an earned view of the Cairngorm massif across Strathspey, with the distinctive gap of the Lairig Ghru clearly visible between Braeriach and Ben Macdui on a clear day.
- •Visiting this top usually involves a masterclass in 'peat-hagging,' the uniquely Scottish art of navigating saturated black mud and waist-high heather.