Scotland
Carn Eas
1088M
3569FT
About Carn Eas
Perched on the south-eastern edge of the Braeriach massif, this high-altitude Munro Top overlooks the dramatic trench of the Lairig Ghru. The terrain is typical of the high Cairngorms—a remote, stony plateau offering an exceptional perspective across the pass to the sharp profile of the Devils Point and Cairn Toul’s rugged eastern corries.
Key Statistics
Rank
47th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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25m
Nearest Town
Aberdeenshire
Geology
You are walking on biotite granite, part of a massive body of molten rock that cooled deep underground to form the Cairngorms.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO122992
Latitude
57.0754°N
Longitude
3.4499°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Cairn of the Waterfall,' likely referencing the steep, broken ground that falls away from the summit plateau into the depths of the Lairig Ghru below.
- •It sits on the eastern fringe of the Moine Mhòr, or 'Great Moss,' a vast and exposed high-level plateau that remains one of the most isolated and wild environments in the British Isles.
- •The summit provides an unparalleled look into the massive Garbh Choire, a glacial amphitheatre across the valley that contains the Sphinx, famously known as the site of Scotland’s most persistent snow patch.
- •While it stands at over 1,000 metres, it is often ignored by those bagging the main summit of Braeriach, offering a quiet vantage point for hikers who prefer the company of ptarmigan over other people.