Scotland
Carn Mor East Top
618M
2028FT
About Carn Mor East Top
Rising above the rugged landscape between Loch Arkaig and Loch Eil, this high Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier peaks of nearby Lochaber. Characterised by typical Grampian terrain of heather and rock, it serves as an eastern outlier to the more substantial Carn Mor, rewarding climbers with a distinct sense of isolation.
Key Statistics
Rank
231st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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81.1m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
This summit consists of hard, sandy rock mixed with fine-grained muddy layers. These striped formations create the distinct, rugged textures you see underfoot today.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM925910
Latitude
56.9635°N
Longitude
5.4148°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn Mòr', meaning 'big stony hill' or 'large cairn'. The 'East Top' suffix distinguishes this 618-metre subsidiary peak from the main Graham summit located to the west.
- •Ascents usually involve a rough, pathless climb from the forest tracks near Achnacarry, often requiring a fair amount of navigation through thick heather and peat hags.
- •The summit provides a focused vantage point for looking directly across the Great Glen toward the massive, often snow-capped north-western faces of the Grey Corries and the Aonachs.
- •While the crowds in nearby Fort William are busy queuing for the summit cairn of Ben Nevis, you are likely to have this particular pile of stones entirely to yourself, accompanied only by the local red deer.