Scotland
Carn Crom-loch
648M
2126FT
About Carn Crom-loch
Tucked away in the remote heart of the Monar forest, this rugged summit offers a wild, off-the-beaten-path experience. Reached via long approaches from Strathfarrar, it provides an exceptional vantage point over the 'crooked loch' from which it takes its name, framed by the towering profiles of Lurg Mhòr and Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich.
Key Statistics
Rank
77th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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39m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Crom Psammite Formation. This foundation is made of ancient sandstone that has been naturally hardened into a very tough rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH387825
Latitude
57.8029°N
Longitude
4.7160°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as the 'Cairn of the Crooked Loch', a reference to the distinctive L-shaped body of water, the Crom-loch, which sits directly beneath its southern slopes.
- •Its position makes it a natural grandstand for viewing the 'Big Two' of the Monar forest; the formidable peaks of Lurg Mhòr and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich dominate the skyline to the southwest.
- •Due to the extreme remoteness of the Monar area, most visitors arrive via the private road through Glen Strathfarrar or a long, arduous trek from the west at Attadale.
- •In this part of the Highlands, you are significantly more likely to encounter a herd of red deer than a fellow walker, provided you haven't accidentally stumbled into a Munro-bagger's path.