Scotland
Carn Bhrunachain
723M
2372FT
About Carn Bhrunachain
Rising above the eastern side of the Great Glen, this quiet Grampian summit offers a rugged, heathery escape from the bustle of Fort Augustus. Its broad, mossy plateau provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the long reach of Loch Ness and the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Glen Shiel peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
156th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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42m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
This hill is formed from hardened, clay-rich mudstones and lime-rich rocks, creating the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN334893
Latitude
56.9648°N
Longitude
4.7419°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn a’ Bhrunachain', which translates roughly as the 'Cairn of the little belly', a reference to the hill's rounded, protruding profile above the surrounding moorland.
- •The hill overlooks the Glen Doe hydro-electric scheme to the north; at its opening, this was the largest tunnel-fed hydro project in the UK, drawing water from the high Monadhliath plateau.
- •It is often climbed as a remote detour for those walking the historic Corrieyairack Pass, providing a more solitary perspective on the western edge of the Monadhliath range.
- •From the summit, the view south-west extends across the Great Glen to the prominent, cone-like peak of Ben Tee and the deep waters of Loch Garry.
- •Classified as a Tump, it possesses just enough prominence to ensure that any approach involves the classic Scottish combination of knee-deep heather and deceptively steep gradients.