Scotland
Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe
847M
2779FT
About Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe
Rising above the wild peat-hags of the western Monadhliath, this rounded summit offers a sense of immense isolation. It is a high, broad plateau characteristic of the range, requiring navigational care in mist. From the top, walkers earn a sprawling perspective over the Great Glen towards the distant mountains of Glen Affric.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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32m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on hard quartzite and rocks formed from ancient sand and mud. These layers make up the Glenfinnan Group foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH184169
Latitude
57.2068°N
Longitude
5.0082°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'Cairn of the Yellow Corrie,' likely referring to the specific hue of the grasses or mosses found in the high hollow on its northern flank.
- •Positioned on the western fringe of the Monadhliath range, the summit provides a clear view across the Great Glen to the prominent peaks of Glen Moriston and the high ridges of the North West Highlands.
- •The hill is frequently bypassed by hikers heading straight for the nearby Munro, Carn Dearg, making its summit a particularly quiet spot even during the height of the summer walking season.
- •While the name suggests a vibrant 'yellow,' visitors should be prepared for the landscape's primary colour to be a very deep, waterlogged peat-brown throughout the long approach.