Scotland
Carn Bhac South Top
818M
2682FT
About Carn Bhac South Top
Rising above the remote glens south of Braemar, this high point occupies the broad, undulating southern ridge of its Munro parent, Càrn Bhac. It is a landscape of wind-scoured heather and expansive skies, offering a quiet perspective on the massive granite tors of Beinn a’ Bhùird and Ben Avon.
Key Statistics
Rank
85th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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30.5m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of compressed mud and sand. These rocks belong to the Glen Loch formation, creating the rugged foundation of this peak.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO042809
Latitude
56.9095°N
Longitude
3.5748°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is linked to the Gaelic word 'bhac', which refers to the peat-banks or hags that define much of the high ground in this part of the Grampians.
- •To the north, the summit offers an uninterrupted view across the Dee Valley toward the vast plateau of the Moine Mhòr and the distant, rounded dome of Ben Macdui.
- •Most walkers encounter this top while following the approach from the hamlet of Inverey, a long climb that follows the ridge leading north toward the main Munro summit.
- •Though it stands at a respectable 817 metres, its low prominence makes it a 'Tump'—a classification for those who enjoy the meticulous recording of every minor bump on a ridge.