Carn na Gobhlaig-beithe

Rising to 559 metres in the Scottish Highlands north of Loch Ness, this Dodd offers a moderately challenging ascent through mixed terrain. The summit sits in remote country between Glen Affric and Strathglass, rewarding those who make the journey with a genuine sense of solitude and far-reaching views across the northern Highlands.

• •The name derives from Gaelic 'Càrn na Gobhlaig-bheithe', meaning 'cairn of the forked birch', likely referring to a distinctive forked birch tree that once stood as a landmark on or near the summit in an area now largely treeless.
• •As a Dodd, this hill ranks among the 404 Scottish peaks between 2000 and 2999 feet identified by the Scottish Mountaineering Club, a classification that captures the middle tier of Highland summits often overlooked in favour of their loftier Munro neighbours.
• •The hill sits in the transition zone between the ancient Caledonian pinewoods of Glen Affric to the west and the more pastoral landscapes of Strathglass to the north, marking an ecological boundary in the Highlands.