Scotland
Carn Dubh Mor
574M
1883FT
About Carn Dubh Mor
Rising above the heather-clad moors near Carrbridge, this rounded Monadhliath summit offers a quiet alternative to the crowded Cairngorm plateaus. Characterised by peat hags and undulating ground, it provides a rugged, solitary experience. From the top, the view across Strathspey towards the northern corries of the Cairngorms is particularly well-earned and expansive.
Key Statistics
Rank
278th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is part of the Moy Pluton. It is made of granite, which formed deep underground from cooling molten stone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH798399
Latitude
57.4335°N
Longitude
4.0038°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Dubh Mòr, meaning 'Great Black Stony Hill,' likely referring to the dark, heathery slopes that dominate its character.
- •Situated near the Slochd Mhuic pass, the summit offers a distinctive perspective on the A9's progress through the Highlands, looking down on the road and railway as they cut through the landscape.
- •To the east, the view is dominated by the scale of the Cairngorm massif, with the prominent notches of Coire an t-Sneachda and Coire an Lochain clearly visible on a clear day.
- •The surrounding moorland is a significant habitat for the mountain hare, which can often be spotted darting through the heather or hunkered down in peat hags.
- •Despite being titled the 'Great' Black Hill, hikers may find its greatness is measured more in the horizontal distance across boggy ground than in its vertical challenge.