Carn a' Chuilinn South Top

Located on the sprawling Monadhliath plateau east of Fort Augustus, this high Tump offers a wild, pathless experience. The terrain is characterized by rolling heather and intermittent peat hags, typical of this remote range. Reach the top for a clear perspective across the Great Glen toward the distinctive peak of Ben Tee.

• •The name Carn a' Chuilinn translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Cairn of the Holly'. While holly is unlikely to be found on this high, wind-swept plateau today, the name likely refers to vegetation once found in the more sheltered glens on the lower approach.
• •This hill is frequently visited as part of a longer traverse including its higher parent peak, Carn a' Chuilinn (816m), which sits roughly 1.5 kilometres to the north across a high, undulating col.
• •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the deep trench of the Great Glen, with the sharp profile of Ben Tee and the distant, jagged tops of the South Glen Shiel Ridge providing a rugged skyline.
• •Navigation here can be a stern test of character; in low cloud, the uniform rolling heather and lack of distinct landmarks mean you will likely spend as much time consulting your compass as looking at the ground.