Scotland
Carn Cul-sgor
616M
2020FT
About Carn Cul-sgor
Rising steeply above the southern shores of Little Loch Broom, this rugged gneiss height offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the nearby An Teallach. Its terrain is a classic Wester Ross mix of heather and grit, rewarding the effort with an exceptional perspective across the water towards the distinctive silhouettes of Coigach.
Key Statistics
Rank
147th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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31m
Nearest Town
Cannich
Geology
You are walking across the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This landscape is built from a hard, sandy rock that forms a solid foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH340351
Latitude
57.3762°N
Longitude
4.7621°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic, with Càrn Cùl-sgòrr most likely translating as the 'cairn of the back peak,' a reference to its position tucked behind the primary coastal ridges of the Dundonnell area.
- •The summit provides an unparalleled vantage point for studying the northern corries of An Teallach, specifically the jagged profile of the Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles and the steep drop of Lord Berkeley’s Seat.
- •Most walkers reach the top by ascending alongside the Ardessie Waterfalls, a series of impressive cascades that provide a dramatic introduction to the climb.
- •While the base of the hill is ancient Lewisian Gneiss, the summit area features the same tiered Torridonian Sandstone that characterises the spectacular 'island' mountains of the North West Highlands.
- •At just over 2,020 feet, it is high enough to be a mountain but obscure enough to ensure you will likely have the summit cairn entirely to yourself while the masses queue for photos on the peaks next door.