Scotland
Carn Turret SW Top
521M
1709FT
About Carn Turret SW Top
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Turret, this modest heather-clad shoulder offers a quiet vantage point in the shadow of its loftier namesake. The terrain is typical of the Perthshire moors—rough, often damp, and largely pathless—providing an understated but rewarding perspective over the reservoir towards the bulky mass of Ben Chonzie.
Key Statistics
Rank
396th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit, which consists of metasandstone. This is ancient sand that has been squeezed and hardened into solid rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN807260
Latitude
56.4111°N
Longitude
3.9351°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Gaelic 'Càrn', meaning a rocky hill or mound, with 'Turret', which likely stems from 'turraid', meaning a turret or tower, perhaps referring to the steep-sided nature of the nearby glen.
- •From this 521m vantage point, walkers gain an excellent view down the length of Loch Turret, with the Highland Boundary Fault visible in the distance and the peaks of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin dominating the southern horizon.
- •Often overlooked in favor of the nearby Munro, Ben Chonzie, this summit requires a traverse through thick heather and peat, making it a sanctuary for those seeking to avoid the more popular trodden paths.
- •Reaching this specific top suggests you are either a completionist of the highest order or have been led astray by a particularly convincing sheep track.