Scotland
Carn a' Chuilinn Far East Top
788M
2585FT
About Carn a' Chuilinn Far East Top
Rising above the Great Glen near Fort Augustus, this high, rounded shoulder sits on the sprawling Monadhliath plateau. It offers a wild landscape of heather and peat, typical of the range, providing a sense of immense isolation and expansive views across the northern Grampians toward the distant peaks of Strathfarrar.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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50m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is composed of fine-grained mudstones and sandy rocks speckled with shiny mica flakes.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH443046
Latitude
57.1059°N
Longitude
4.5723°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Carn a' Chuilinn translates from Gaelic as the 'Cairn of the Holly', a name likely referring to the vegetation found in the sheltered glens below rather than on this exposed, high-altitude plateau.
- •This summit is frequently visited as an eastern extension to the parent Corbett, Carn a' Chuilinn, offering a fine vantage point over the Corrieyairack Pass and General Wade’s 18th-century military road.
- •The view from the top is particularly notable for its perspective of Loch Ness, providing a clear sightline down the Great Glen toward the distinctive profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh.
- •Navigating this section of the Monadhliath involves a certain level of strategic hop-scotch, as the terrain consists largely of ancient peat hags designed to test the limits of any waterproof lining.