Scotland
Carn Mhic an Toisich
678M
2225FT
About Carn Mhic an Toisich
Rising above the historic Corrieyairack Pass south of Fort Augustus, this rounded Graham offers a rugged, pathless alternative to the busier Monadhliath peaks. Its broad, heathery slopes lead to a wide summit plateau, providing an excellent vantage point over the Great Glen and the distant ridges of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
111th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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176m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This hard, gritty rock formed from ancient sand layers that were squeezed and heated deep within the earth.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH310185
Latitude
57.2259°N
Longitude
4.8010°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Cairn of the Son of the Chief,' most likely referring to a member of Clan Mackintosh, whose ancestral lands and influence extended across this region of Inverness-shire.
- •The hill overlooks the Corrieyairack Pass, home to General Wade’s 18th-century military road. This historic route was used by Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army in 1745 during their march south.
- •The summit offers a commanding view of the Great Glen fault line; looking west, walkers can trace the line of the canal and lochs toward the unmistakable jagged horizon of the Grey Corries and the Nevis Range.
- •Approaching from Culachy to the north allows walkers to utilize the lower sections of the old military road before striking out across the trackless, boggy heather that characterizes the hill's upper slopes.
- •On a misty day, the featureless summit plateau is so expansive that you may find yourself checking your compass every thirty seconds just to confirm you haven't accidentally started wandering back toward the Great Glen.