Scotland
Carn Liath
549M
1801FT
About Carn Liath
Rising above the Braes of Glenlivet, this rounded, heather-clad summit offers a quieter alternative to the busier Cairngorm peaks. Located near Castleton of Blairfindy, its gentle slopes provide an accessible vantage point over the famous whisky-producing valley, looking directly toward the distinctive profile of Ben Rinnes to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
82nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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45m
Nearest Town
Castleton of Blairfindy
Geology
You are walking across a foundation of tough, white glassy rock and dark, flaky layers rich in graphite. These durable stones form the rugged heart of the fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ184269
Latitude
57.3259°N
Longitude
3.3562°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Grey Hill' or 'Grey Cairn,' a common descriptive title across the Highlands usually referring to the appearance of weathered scree or lichen-covered rocks on the summit.
- •The hill sits within the historic Glenlivet Estate, an area once famed for illicit whisky distilling before the 1823 Excise Act led to the founding of the nearby legal distillery.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective of the Ladder Hills to the south-east, a ridge that marks the traditional boundary between the Moray lowlands and the high Cairngorms.
- •While it shares a name with a popular Munro near Blair Atholl, climbing this Speyside version involves significantly less ascent and far fewer fellow hikers to contend with at the cairn.