Scotland
Carn Coire na Caorach
637M
2090FT
About Carn Coire na Caorach
Tucked away in the northern Monadhliath, this rounded heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Aviemore peaks. Rising above the Dulnain Valley, its broad slopes provide clear views across to the high plateau of the Cairngorms, specifically the massive northern corries of Braeriach and the profile of Bynack More.
Key Statistics
Rank
223rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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79m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is made of Glen Banchor rocks, originally layers of sand and mud. These were squeezed and heated into the durable, layered stone beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH801199
Latitude
57.2540°N
Longitude
3.9890°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Cairn of the Corrie of the Sheep.' It reflects the long history of high-altitude summer grazing in the Monadhliath, where livestock were driven into sheltered corries during the warmer months.
- •It stands as a significant high point overlooking the upper reaches of the River Dulnain, a remote and windswept valley that feels far more isolated than its proximity to the A9 would suggest.
- •From the summit, the eastward view is dominated by the full breadth of the Cairngorm range, offering a perspective of the 'Great Moss' (Mòine Mhór) and the Lairig Ghru that is often missed from the lower glens.
- •In the Monadhliath, a 'corrie of the sheep' usually implies the presence of peat hags deep enough to swallow a tractor, though the local sheep navigate them with considerably more dignity than the average walker.