Carn a' Ghorm-locha

Tucked away in the remote Monadhliath range, this broad, heather-clad dome offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. Rising above its namesake 'Blue Loch,' the summit provides a sweeping vantage point across the Great Glen toward the formidable grey ridges of the Lochaber giants and the Ben Nevis massif.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'Cairn of the Blue Loch,' referring to the small lochan cradled in the steep corrie on its northern flank. Unlike many peaty upland pools, this water often reflects the sky with a striking clarity that justifies its descriptive title.
• •While frequently ignored by those ticking Munros, it is often climbed as part of a long, wild circuit from Glen Roy, usually paired with the higher Geal Charn to the east.
• •From the summit, the view to the west is dominated by the spectacular Aonachs and the Grey Corries, which appear as a jagged wall of stone across the glen.
• •It is a classic example of a transitional Scottish hill—just high enough to ensure the weather turns foul, but just low enough that nobody will congratulate you for reaching the top.