Carn Bad nan Luibhean

Tucked away north of Aviemore, this heathery Hump offers a quiet vantage point away from the crowded Cairngorm plateaus. Rising to 471m, its broad summit provides a clear perspective of the Slochd Mhuic pass. The terrain is classic Grampian moorland—undulating, often damp, and rich with the calls of moorland birds.

• •The name is Scottish Gaelic in origin, with 'Càrn Bad nan Luibhean' translating as the 'cairn of the clump of herbs', likely referencing a specific patch of notable Highland flora found amongst the heather.
• •The summit offers a unique angle on the Northern Corries of the Cairngorms across the Spey valley, as well as a direct look down into the 'Boar’s Pass' of the Slochd to the north.
• •Despite its modest elevation, the hill is classified as a Hump (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres), making it a significant, independent landmark in the local landscape.
• •The ascent is a study in solitude; you are far more likely to be greeted by the indignant 'go-back' call of a red grouse than another walker.