Carn a' Chaochain Chruaidh

A modest summit in the Central Highlands east of Loch Ness, occupying rugged ground between Glen Strathfarrar and the Great Glen. The Gaelic name translates as 'cairn of the hard little boggy place', aptly describing the terrain underfoot. At 507 metres, it qualifies as a Tump and Dodd, rewarding those who venture into this quiet corner with solitude.

• •The name derives from Gaelic 'càrn a' chaochàin chruaidh', meaning 'cairn of the hard little boggy place' – a characteristically blunt Highland description that warns walkers exactly what to expect on the approach.
• •Its location places it within reach of Glen Strathfarrar to the north, one of the most remote and restricted glens in Scotland, requiring permission to drive beyond the locked gate at Struy.
• •The hill sits in relative obscurity despite being surrounded by higher Munros and Corbetts, rarely appearing in route descriptions except as an accidental viewpoint for those navigating between more celebrated peaks.