Scotland
Carn Dallaig
858M
2815FT
About Carn Dallaig
Situated deep in the Forest of Atholl above the eastern banks of Glen Tilt, this substantial rounded hill is often bypassed for the nearby Munros of Beinn a’ Ghlò. Its heather-clad slopes offer a quieter, more solitary alternative to the main ridge, providing clear, uncrowded views across to the massive Beinn Dearg.
Key Statistics
Rank
63rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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71m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking across ancient layers of compressed mud and sand, now hardened into shiny schists. These are mixed with dark, carbon-rich rock and pale volcanic stone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO015749
Latitude
56.8550°N
Longitude
3.6168°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic Càrn Dallaig, likely meaning the 'cairn of the little meadow' or 'hollow', referring to the sheltered terrain found in the surrounding glens of the Forest of Atholl.
- •Though rising to a significant 857 metres, the hill is frequently overlooked by walkers focused on the main Beinn a' Ghlò ridge, making it an excellent choice for those seeking solitude away from the popular trails.
- •The summit provides a unique perspective on the dramatic trench of Glen Tilt to the west, a geological feature following the line of the Main Glen Tilt Fault.
- •At over 2,800 feet, it is one of the highest hills in Scotland not to be granted Corbett or Munro status; it is a summit that proves that a lack of prominence on a map does not equate to a lack of physical presence.