Scotland
Carn a' Bhealaich
508M
1667FT
About Carn a' Bhealaich
Rising above the northern slopes of Glen Moriston, this modest Inverness-shire summit offers a quiet, heathery vantage point. Part of the undulating moorland landscape, the ascent rewards walkers with expansive views across to the high peaks of the South Glen Shiel Ridge and the prominent southern profile of Gleouraich.
Key Statistics
Rank
169th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking over a foundation of hardened mudstones and a streaky, layered granite that creates the rugged terrain beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH513882
Latitude
57.8585°N
Longitude
4.5077°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Cairn of the Pass,' identifying the hill by its position above an old transit route between Glen Moriston and the high moorlands to the north.
- •It stands as a significant lookout over the Dundreggan Estate, a site where thousands of native trees have been planted to restore the ancient Caledonian pinewoods.
- •To the west, the summit offers a clear sightline towards the dramatic peaks of the Kintail mountains and the massive sprawl of Ben Tee across the Great Glen to the south.