Scotland
Carn na Larach
746M
2449FT
About Carn na Larach
Rising above the wild headwaters of Glen Tarff, this substantial Monadhliath summit offers a remote, heather-clad experience far from the Great Glen crowds. Best approached via the historic Corrieyairack Pass, the climb rewards walkers with expansive views across Loch Ness toward the high, jagged peaks of Glen Affric.
Key Statistics
Rank
138th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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55m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is the Auchivarie Formation, made of a rock called psammite. This foundation began as ancient sand that hardened into the solid stone beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN334965
Latitude
57.0294°N
Longitude
4.7466°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn na Làrach', which translates as the 'cairn of the ruin' or 'hill of the site', likely referring to the remains of old shielings or structures used by shepherds in the glen below.
- •The hill sits immediately north of the Corrieyairack Pass, the famous military road constructed by General Wade in 1731 to provide a strategic link between Fort Augustus and Dalwhinnie.
- •The summit offers a commanding perspective of the Great Glen's geography, looking directly down onto the southern tip of Loch Ness and across to the distinctive profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh.
- •Given its status as a Tump rather than a Munro or Corbett, the primary company you can expect at the summit is the local red deer population rather than fellow hikers.