Scotland
Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich
853M
2797FT
About Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich
Rising deep within the Gaick Forest south of Kingussie, this substantial Grampian dome offers a genuine sense of Highland isolation. At 852 metres, this Tump provides a quiet alternative to the busier Cairngorm peaks, rewarding those who navigate its heathery slopes with views across the remote Tromie and Feshie glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
52nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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66m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The mountain is built from hardened sandstone known as the Loch Laggan Formation. Look for tiny, glittering mineral flakes embedded within the rock as you climb.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH705067
Latitude
57.1329°N
Longitude
4.1412°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, translating as the "Cairn of the Rough Little Hut," likely referring to a crude shieling or shelter once used by shepherds in this high, exposed terrain.
- •Located within the Gaick Forest, the hill overlooks the dramatic trough of Loch an t-Seilich and the remote Gaick Lodge to the south.
- •The summit offers a commanding perspective of the rounded Drumochter hills to the west and the sprawling, high plateau of the Monadhliath across the Spey valley.
- •Despite the promise of its name, walkers searching for the "rough little hut" will find only a small cairn at the summit; any former shelter has long since vanished into the peat and heather.