Fells/Carn na Seanalaich
Scotland

Carn na Seanalaich

548M
1798FT
Rank
324th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon

About Carn na Seanalaich

Rising to 548 metres in the Scottish Highlands near the Great Glen, this grassy summit occupies quiet country between Loch Ness and the Monadhliath plateau. The hill is classified as both a Dodd and a Tump, reflecting its modest height but sufficient prominence to merit attention from collectors of these lists.

Key Statistics

Rank
324th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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47
Geology
As you hike, you'll cross mica-rich metamorphic rocks—transformed sandstones and mudstones—alongside formations of granite-like granodiorite.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • The name derives from Scottish Gaelic 'Càrn na Seanalaich', likely meaning 'cairn of the old place' or 'cairn of the tradition', though the precise meaning of 'seanalaich' remains uncertain among Gaelic scholars.
  • At 548 metres, the hill sits just below the 2000-foot contour that defines many Scottish hill classifications, placing it firmly in Dodd territory rather than among the more celebrated lists.
  • The grid reference NH772264 positions the summit in relatively trackless terrain between Strathnairn and the more frequently visited hills closer to Fort Augustus.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NH772264
Latitude
57.3116°N
Longitude
4.0403°W

Explore Further

Scotland Guide
Editorial guide for this region
TrailTrack map showing the location of Carn na Seanalaich
TrailTrack location
NH772264

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