Scotland
Carn Feur-lochain
692M
2270FT
About Carn Feur-lochain
Rising above the remote Fionn Loch in the heart of the Letterewe Forest, this rugged summit offers a profound sense of isolation. Composed of ancient Lewisian gneiss, its rocky slopes provide a magnificent grandstand view toward the jagged silhouette of An Teallach and the wild, lochan-studded interior of the Fisherfield Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
58th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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111m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Crom Psammite Formation, composed of hard, sandy rocks that have been compressed into a durable foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH405844
Latitude
57.8213°N
Longitude
4.6867°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Cairn of the Grassy Little Loch,' likely referring to the small, reedy pools found in the high corries on its northern flanks.
- •Though it sits at 692 metres, the hill is situated in one of the most remote corners of the North West Highlands; any ascent involves a significant trek from either Poolewe or Gruinard.
- •The summit provides an exceptional perspective on the 'Great Wilderness,' specifically looking across the water to the dramatic, tiered cliffs of A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr.
- •The terrain is notoriously complex, featuring the characteristic 'cnoc and lochan' topography of the region where small rocky knolls and hidden bogs make for challenging navigation in poor visibility.
- •In the tradition of Scottish deer forests, the 'forest' of Letterewe is entirely treeless; the only shade you will find on the ascent is provided by the clouds.