Scotland
Carn an Ruighe Dhuibh East Top
511M
1677FT
About Carn an Ruighe Dhuibh East Top
Set deep within the undulating interior of Sutherland, this rounded, heather-clad summit offers a genuine sense of northern isolation. The terrain is typical of the region—trackless and often boggy—but the reward is a clear, uncrowded vista across the Oykell valley toward the distant, rugged silhouettes of Ben More Assynt and Conival.
Key Statistics
Rank
231st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
This summit is built from the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a durable mix of ancient sandy and muddy rocks hardened by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH382204
Latitude
57.2456°N
Longitude
4.6831°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from Scottish Gaelic, with 'Carn' meaning a stony hill and 'an Ruighe Dhuibh' translating to 'of the black slope', likely reflecting the dark heather and peat that define its character.
- •Located in the remote hinterland of the Far North, it sits in a vast tract of moorland that remains one of the least densely populated areas of the British Isles.
- •The ridge connecting the East Top to the main summit is a classic example of Sutherland peat hags, where navigation is often less about following a compass bearing and more about negotiating a series of deep, dark trenches.