Carn a' Chaorainn

A grassy Corbett-sized hill rising above Loch Monar in the remote Western Highlands, positioned between Glen Strathfarrar and Glen Carron. The summit offers hard-won views across the intricate loch system below and surrounding peaks. Its modest classification as a Dodd and Tump reflects its relative obscurity despite considerable height, typically climbed as part of wider explorations in this trackless terrain.

• •The name derives from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'cairn of the rowan tree', though at 558 metres the summit sits well above the natural tree line where rowans typically grow, suggesting the name may reference a landmark lower on the slopes.
• •The hill overlooks Loch Monar, one of Scotland's most isolated major reservoirs, created in 1960 by damming the River Meig and flooding the upper glen, along with several shielings and the old stalkers' path network.
• •Despite standing taller than many popular Lakeland fells, it remains unclassified as a Corbett due to insufficient prominence, falling short of the 500-foot re-ascent requirement that separates distinct mountains from subsidiary tops.