Fells/Carn a' Coire Dhoimhneid
Scotland

Carn a' Coire Dhoimhneid

598M
1963FT
Rank
140th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon

About Carn a' Coire Dhoimhneid

Rising to 598 metres in the remote northwestern Highlands, this Dodd occupies rugged terrain characteristic of the Knoydart and Glen Shiel hinterlands. The Gaelic name translates as 'cairn of the deep corrie', a direct reference to the pronounced hollow that shapes its northern flank. A hill of quiet character, offering solitude and typical West Highland walking conditions.

Key Statistics

Rank
140th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
?
80.9
Geology
As you hike, you are stepping on psammite, a form of metamorphosed sandstone. This rock belongs to the Morar Group geological formation.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • The name derives from Scottish Gaelic: 'Carn a' Coire Dhoimhneid' meaning 'cairn of the deep corrie', describing the pronounced hollow carved into the mountain's northern aspect.
  • At 598 metres, it falls just short of the 610-metre threshold required for Graham classification, placing it firmly in Dodd territory—a hill between 500 and 609 metres with at least 30 metres of prominence.
  • The grid reference NG935262 places it in one of the remotest quarters of the western Highlands, where approaches are lengthy and settlements few.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NG935262
Latitude
57.2796°N
Longitude
5.4274°W

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Scotland Guide
Editorial guide for this region
TrailTrack map showing the location of Carn a' Coire Dhoimhneid
TrailTrack location
NG935262

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