Fells/Carn na Cloiche Moire
Scotland
Carn na Cloiche Moire
592M
1942FT
Rank
160th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Carn na Cloiche Moire
Rising to 592 metres in the Scottish Highlands north of Loch Ness, this Dodd offers a modest but worthwhile ascent through typical Highland terrain. The summit at NH370531 rewards those who make the climb with extensive views across the Great Glen and surrounding hills, though it sees far fewer visitors than its better-known neighbours.
Key Statistics
Rank
160th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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83
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This ground is composed of psammite, a rock type formed from transformed sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'cairn of the big stone', suggesting a significant boulder or rock outcrop once marked the summit or its approach, serving as a landmark in this remote area.
- •As a Dodd, this hill ranks among Scotland's peaks between 2,000 and 2,499 feet with at least 30 metres of prominence, a classification championed by those who appreciate the quieter corners of the Highlands beyond the Munro rush.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH370531
Latitude
57.5386°N
Longitude
4.7247°W
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