Scotland
Carn na Croite
563M
1847FT
About Carn na Croite
Resting on the sprawling moorland between Glen Prosen and Glen Isla, this 563-metre summit embodies the quiet character of the Angus Glens. It is a broad, heather-clothed dome, often overlooked in favour of the nearby Munros, offering a sense of isolation amidst the peat hags and rolling plateau.
Key Statistics
Rank
295th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is made of ancient mud and sand, squeezed and heated into the tough, banded crystalline rocks that form the fell's foundation.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH849311
Latitude
57.3558°N
Longitude
3.9147°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn na Croite, which translates as the 'Hill of the Hump,' accurately reflecting its rounded profile against the Highland skyline.
- •From the summit, you gain a clear, expansive perspective across the upper reaches of Glen Prosen toward the dramatic glacial troughs of Mayar and Driesh to the north.
- •It is the kind of hill perfectly suited for those who find the presence of other people an unnecessary distraction from the serious business of getting boots wet in a peat hag.