Scotland
Carn nam Buailtean
392M
1286FT
About Carn nam Buailtean
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Ewe, this rugged North West Highland hill offers a rough, pathless ascent typical of the Gairloch hinterland. Despite its modest height, the summit provides a grandstand view of the "Great Wilderness," looking directly towards the jagged, serrated skyline of the Fisherfield Forest peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
197th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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144.9m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on an ancient foundation of metamorphic rock. Look for dark bands of hardened volcanic rock cutting through the landscape beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH008872
Latitude
57.8303°N
Longitude
5.3563°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as "Cairn of the Cattle Folds," indicating that these slopes were once used for seasonal grazing despite the rocky terrain.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the Isle of Ewe and the sweep of Gruinard Bay, with the formidable peaks of An Teallach visible to the northeast.
- •Many walkers combine an ascent with the Kernsary circular path, though the ground becomes significantly more fragmented and heather-clad once you leave the estate tracks.
- •It carries the Hump classification, meaning it has at least 100 metres of prominence—just enough height to ensure the Atlantic winds hit you with full force.