Scotland
Carn Leachtar Dhubh
651M
2135FT
About Carn Leachtar Dhubh
Rising from the vast moorlands of the Monadhliath, this rounded Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Munros near Kingussie. The terrain is typical of the range—broad, heathery, and often peat-scarred—providing an expansive, earned view across the Spey Valley toward the high granite plateaus of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
213th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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40.8m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on granodiorite, a granite-like rock. It was once molten magma that cooled deep underground to form the massive Findhorn Pluton.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH684165
Latitude
57.2203°N
Longitude
4.1810°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from Scottish Gaelic, most likely translating as the 'Cairn of the Black Slope,' highlighting the dark, heathery character common to the hills in this part of the Grampians.
- •It sits on the edge of the Monadhliath, a range often overlooked by those heading for the more dramatic peaks of the Cairngorms National Park, yet it provides some of the best perspectives of the high plateau's western flanks.
- •On a clear day, the summit provides an excellent vantage point to look directly across at the massive bulk of Braeriach and the deep cleft of the Lairig Ghru.
- •While the height suggests a straightforward climb, the local peat hags ensure that your boots will likely be heavier at the end of the walk than they were at the start.