Scotland
Carn na Coire Mheadhoin
998M
3274FT
About Carn na Coire Mheadhoin
Situated on the rugged northern spine of Mullach Fraoch-choire, this stony Munro Top overlooks the wild heart of Glen Affric. Its position on a high-altitude plateau makes for a demanding day of walking, characterized by expansive views across remote glens and the dramatic, shattered rock typical of the North West Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
35th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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38m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
This fell is built from ancient layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone. These durable rocks were forged from sand and mud deep within the Earth's crust.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH134158
Latitude
57.1949°N
Longitude
5.0900°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Cairn of the Middle Corrie', referring to its position overlooking the central hollows of the mountain's northern face.
- •Walkers typically reach this summit by traversing the airy northern ridge of its parent peak, Mullach Fraoch-choire, a route that involves navigating a series of modest but enjoyable rocky pinnacles.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for looking north across the deep trench of Glen Affric toward the towering massifs of Mam Sodhail and Sgùrr na Lapaich.
- •At 997.9 metres, the hill misses out on the 1,000-metre milestone by a distance roughly equivalent to the height of a standard domestic doorway.