Scotland
Carn Ghriogair
806M
2644FT
About Carn Ghriogair
Tucked away in the Monadhliath range near Kingussie, this high, rounded summit offers a quieter alternative to the busier Cairngorms across the glen. Reaching 806m, its heathery slopes and expansive plateau provide a sense of vast isolation and a classic Highland experience for those who prefer trackless, rolling moorland over jagged peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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58m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is the Ruthven Semipelite Formation, a hard, layered rock formed from ancient muds that were squeezed and heated deep within the earth.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH658199
Latitude
57.2500°N
Longitude
4.2259°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Gregor’s Cairn', likely referencing a member of the MacGregor clan or a local figure from the strath, though the specific story of the namesake has faded from common record.
- •Often bypassed by walkers heading for the nearby Munro, Geal Charn, the summit is most frequently reached via the long, steady approach through Glen Markie to the south.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective on the 'Great Trough' of the Spey Valley, with a clear view across to the high plateau of the Cairngorms, including the distinctive profiles of Braeriach and the Northern Corries.
- •The terrain is quintessential Monadhliath, characterized by a mix of thick heather, mossy plateaus, and the occasional navigational challenge of deep peat hags.
- •It is a hill that rewards the patient navigator; in low cloud, the rounded features of the summit ridge can look identical in every direction, making the small summit cairn a very welcome sight.