Scotland
Beinn nan Carn
301M
988FT
About Beinn nan Carn
Tucked away in the south-east of the island, this rugged Marilyn provides a short, pathless scramble through thick heather and rocky outcrops. It offers an exceptional vantage point over the Skye Bridge and the Inner Sound, providing a sense of scale often lost when standing amongst the higher Cuillin peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
294th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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248m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
This fell is built from a rugged blend of ancient volcanic lavas and sedimentary layers like sandstone and limestone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG636180
Latitude
57.1924°N
Longitude
5.9144°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Cairns', likely referencing the shattered rock and stony outcrops that punctuate its slopes rather than specific man-made monuments.
- •From the summit, you can look directly down onto the Skye Bridge and the narrows of Kyle Akin, the traditional crossing point between the mainland and the island.
- •To the west, the hill offers a striking profile of the Red Cuillin, specifically the rounded granite dome of Beinn na Caillich which towers over the nearby village of Broadford.
- •It is a hill perfectly sized for those days when the Skye weather suggests a walk, but the proximity of a Broadford pub suggests staying put.