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Scotland
Carn Loch nan Eilean [Leac an Tuadh]
655M
2149FT
About Carn Loch nan Eilean [Leac an Tuadh]
Rising above the remote northern shores of Loch Monar, this rugged Tump offers a masterclass in pathless, heathery terrain. It sits deep within the wild Monar Forest, providing a secluded vantage point over the massive northern corries of the Strathfarrar Munros and the sprawling, island-dotted waters of the glen below.
Key Statistics
Rank
75th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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63m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on layers of sandy and muddy rock. Look closely for shiny mineral flakes glinting in the stones beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH273787
Latitude
57.7652°N
Longitude
4.9046°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Loch nan Eilean, meaning 'Cairn of the Loch of the Islands', which refers to the small, island-dotted lochan nestled on its eastern flank at an elevation of nearly 500 metres.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the formidable bulk of Sgurr na Lapaich to the south and the remote, craggy peaks of the Mullardoch range rising across the water.
- •The alternative name, Leac an Tuadh, translates as 'Slab of the North' or 'Slab of the Axe', likely referring to its position as a distinctive northern shoulder of the higher ground surrounding Glen Strathfarrar.
- •Ascending this hill is as much a test of waterproof membranes as it is of fitness, as the approach from the Monar dam requires negotiating a labyrinth of peat hags and saturated run-offs.