Scotland
Carn Glas Iochdarach
771M
2531FT
About Carn Glas Iochdarach
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Cluanie, this rounded summit offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Glenshiel giants. The terrain is typical of the North West Highlands: a mix of boggy peat hags and weathered stone, rewarding the trek from the A87 with a clear line of sight toward the Kintail peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
93rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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65m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of ancient, hardened layers of sand and mud. These durable rocks form the rugged foundation of the fell's landscape.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH161201
Latitude
57.2346°N
Longitude
5.0486°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'the lower grey hill', likely named to distinguish it from its loftier western neighbour, Carn Glas, which sits further along the high ridge toward the Munro A' Chralaig.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with an impressive perspective of the South Glenshiel Ridge across the glen, with the sharp peak of Creag a' Mhaim particularly prominent to the south-west.
- •This hill forms part of the Ceannacroc Forest, a vast stalking estate where the lack of formal paths means you are far more likely to encounter red deer or golden eagles than other people.
- •Though its name designates it as the 'lower' hill, the final pull through the rough heather and peat hags ensures the distinction feels largely academic to your knees.