Scotland
Carn Coire na h-Easgainn
791M
2595FT
About Carn Coire na h-Easgainn
Rising from the rolling Monadhliath moors north of Kingussie, this broad, heather-clad dome offers a sense of immense space. While the terrain can be peat-heavy, the straightforward ascent is rewarded by a grand panorama across Strathspey toward the dramatic western escarpment of the Cairngorm plateau, featuring Braeriach and Sgoran Dubh Mòr.
Key Statistics
Rank
97th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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34.9m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The fell is built from Loch Laggan Psammite, a hard, compressed sandstone. It is flecked with tiny grains of mica that give the rock a silvery sparkle.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH737135
Latitude
57.1948°N
Longitude
4.0918°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Cairn of the Corrie of the Eel'. This likely refers to the slippery, marshy burns found on the hill's lower slopes rather than a literal population of eels at 700 metres.
- •The summit provides a spectacular, unhindered perspective of the Great Northern Corries of the Cairngorms, with the massive bulk of Braeriach and the jagged profile of the Sgoran Dubh Mòr ridge dominating the eastern horizon.
- •Much of the ascent from the Kingussie side is aided by high-altitude estate tracks, which offer firm footing through the otherwise boggy and heather-choked terrain typical of this part of the Grampians.
- •In keeping with its name, the ground underfoot remains reliably saturated year-round; it is a place where your choice of gaiters is often more important than your choice of camera lens.