Scotland
Carn Bad a' Chreamha
633M
2078FT
About Carn Bad a' Chreamha
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Kishorn, this rugged Hump offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Torridon giants. The terrain is typical of the North West Highlands: a mix of heather, peat, and sudden rocky outcrops. Reaching the summit rewards you with a clear perspective across the water to the Applecross hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
124th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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146.8m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is the Morar Group, a hard, sandy metamorphic rock. These durable layers were once ancient sand transformed deep underground by heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG925264
Latitude
57.2810°N
Longitude
5.4441°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as the ‘hill of the wild garlic thicket’. While the plant is usually found in lower, shaded woodlands, its naming here likely refers to a specific sheltered gully used by local foragers.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the Applecross peninsula, specifically the massive sandstone terraces of Beinn Bhàn and the steep ascent of the Bealach na Bà winding through the cliffs.
- •Looking south-west, the view extends over the Inner Sound to the distinctive, jagged silhouette of the Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye.
- •Local walkers often combine this hill with the neighbouring Sgùrr a' Gharaidh, forming a high-level circuit that stays well away from the busier tourist tracks of the nearby North Coast 500 route.