Scotland
Carn Dubh Ic an Deoir
750M
2461FT
About Carn Dubh Ic an Deoir
Tucked away in the Monadhliath mountains, this high, rolling heathery dome offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Rising above the remote upper reaches of the River Dulnain, its broad summit provides a vast, open perspective across the wild plateau toward the more prominent peaks of Carn Sgulain and A' Chailleach.
Key Statistics
Rank
135th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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88m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Glen Banchor Subgroup. These sparkly, layered rocks formed from ancient mud and sand compressed deep within the earth.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH774198
Latitude
57.2524°N
Longitude
4.0337°W
Did You Know?
- •Its name comes from the Gaelic Càrn Dubh Mhic an Deòir, translating as the 'Black Cairn of the Dewar’s Son'; a Dewar was historically a hereditary keeper of a saintly relic.
- •Positioned on the eastern edge of the Monadhliath, the summit offers a commanding view over the remote, winding course of the River Dulnain as it cuts through the empty moorland.
- •While it lacks the status of the neighbouring Munros, its 750-metre height makes it a significant vantage point for surveying the vast, undulating peat hags that define this high-altitude wilderness.
- •This is a hill for those who prefer the company of mountain hares and golden plovers over the crowds found on the more fashionable Cairngorm peaks across the strath.