Scotland
Carn a' Chuilinn South Top
768M
2520FT
About Carn a' Chuilinn South Top
Located on the sprawling Monadhliath plateau east of Fort Augustus, this high Tump offers a wild, pathless experience. The terrain is characterized by rolling heather and intermittent peat hags, typical of this remote range. Reach the top for a clear perspective across the Great Glen toward the distinctive peak of Ben Tee.
Key Statistics
Rank
119th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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37m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
This fell is built from compressed sandstone containing shiny flakes of mica. These durable rocks are part of the local Loch Laggan Psammite Formation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH414025
Latitude
57.0861°N
Longitude
4.6188°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Carn a' Chuilinn translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Cairn of the Holly'. While holly is unlikely to be found on this high, wind-swept plateau today, the name likely refers to vegetation once found in the more sheltered glens on the lower approach.
- •This hill is frequently visited as part of a longer traverse including its higher parent peak, Carn a' Chuilinn (816m), which sits roughly 1.5 kilometres to the north across a high, undulating col.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the deep trench of the Great Glen, with the sharp profile of Ben Tee and the distant, jagged tops of the South Glen Shiel Ridge providing a rugged skyline.
- •Navigation here can be a stern test of character; in low cloud, the uniform rolling heather and lack of distinct landmarks mean you will likely spend as much time consulting your compass as looking at the ground.