Scotland
Carn Choire Odhair
772M
2533FT
About Carn Choire Odhair
Tucked into the high, rolling moors of the Monadhliath above Kingussie, this rounded Tump offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Corbetts. The terrain is typical of the range—expansive heathery slopes and peat hags—opening up clear, wide-angle views across the Spey Valley toward the formidable western wall of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
117th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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32.8m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on hard, grainy rocks and sparkly, layered minerals. These ancient sediments were squeezed and hardened by pressure to form the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH717141
Latitude
57.1997°N
Longitude
4.1252°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'cairn of the pale corrie,' referring to the tawny, sallow grasses that dominate the high plateau of this region.
- •While often bypassed by walkers heading for A' Chailleach, this summit provides an excellent vantage point to see the massive bulk of Braeriach and the deep cleft of the Lairig Ghru across the Strathspey.
- •The surrounding plateau is a significant habitat for the mountain hare, which can be spotted in its white winter coat against the dark heather during the colder months.
- •Navigating these broad, rolling slopes in mist is a true test of mountain craft, as the featureless terrain offers few landmarks once the cloud drops below the 700-metre mark.
- •Attempting to traverse the local ground in a perfectly straight line is usually a polite negotiation with the peat hags, who almost always win the argument.