Fells/Carn Sonraichte
Scotland

Carn Sonraichte

514M
1686FT
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon

About Carn Sonraichte

Rising to 514 metres in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness, this modest summit sits in relatively remote terrain north of Loch Ness. The hill qualifies as both a Dodd and a Tump, offering a quiet climb away from more popular routes. Its eastern coordinates suggest a location within the Great Glen's wider watershed.

Key Statistics

Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
?
35
Geology
You are walking over the Carn Chuinneag and Inchbae formation, which is composed of gneissose granite, a type of granite altered by intense pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Carn SonraichteCnoc a' BhollaCarn Cas nan GabharCarn Cas nan Gabhar SE TopClach nam Ban

Did You Know?

  • The name 'Carn Sonraichte' derives from Scottish Gaelic, with 'carn' meaning a cairn or rocky hill, and 'sonraichte' translating to 'particular' or 'special' – suggesting this summit may have held distinctive significance in the local landscape, perhaps as a boundary marker or navigation point.
  • At 514 metres, the hill falls just 68 metres short of Corbett status, which requires Scottish peaks between 2,500 and 3,000 feet with sufficient separation from higher neighbours.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NH511796
Latitude
57.7812°N
Longitude
4.5058°W

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Scotland Guide
Editorial guide for this region
TrailTrack map showing the location of Carn Sonraichte
TrailTrack location
NH511796

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