Scotland
Carn an t-Sean-liathanaich
633M
2077FT
About Carn an t-Sean-liathanaich
Rising above the Spey Valley near Grantown-on-Spey, this rounded heathery Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Cairngorm peaks. The terrain is typical of the Cromdale range—boggy in places but rewarding climbers with clear, uninterrupted views across to the hulking granite masses of Bynack More and Cairn Gorm.
Key Statistics
Rank
229th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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78.3m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of mud and sand that partially melted deep underground to form the rocks of the Flichity Formation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH869320
Latitude
57.3644°N
Longitude
3.8819°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Cairn of the old grey one'. This likely refers to the weathered, lichen-covered stones at the summit or perhaps the hill's appearance when caught in the frequent mists of the Spey Valley.
- •The hill is part of the Hills of Cromdale, a distinctive ridge that marks the boundary between the lush Strathspey and the more austere, remote moorlands leading toward Glenlivet.
- •From its 633-metre vantage point, walkers can look directly across at the massive northern ramparts of the Cairngorm plateau, with the distinctive profile of the Shelter Stone crags often visible in clear weather.
- •Navigation here in a thick Highland haar requires a sharp eye and a reliable compass; the sprawling, repetitive nature of these heather slopes ensures that one peat hag looks suspiciously like every other peat hag.