Scotland
Carn Gearresith
728M
2388FT
About Carn Gearresith
Rising above the Spey Valley near Newtonmore, this rounded Monadhliath summit offers a quieter alternative to the popular nearby Munros. The terrain is classic high moorland, featuring heather and occasional peat hags. It provides a superb vantage point across the strath toward the massive western wall of the Cairngorm plateau.
Key Statistics
Rank
151st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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43m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across the Loch Laggan Psammite Formation. These rugged rocks are made of hardened, sandy layers filled with tiny, glinting flakes of mica.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH628114
Latitude
57.1729°N
Longitude
4.2709°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn' and 'Geàrr-shìth', generally understood to mean the 'short hill of peace', likely reflecting its modest profile against the higher plateau behind it.
- •Most walkers encounter this hill as a short detour from the standard route up the Munro A’ Chailleach, starting from the end of the public road in Glen Banchor.
- •The summit offers a premier perspective of the western Cairngorms across the valley, specifically the sharp profile of Sgor Gaoith and the deep glacial trough of Gleann Einich.
- •The Monadhliath is famous for its 'characterful' terrain—which is usually a polite local way of saying you should expect to navigate miles of identical-looking heather and peat hags.