Scotland
Carn Fliuch-bhaid
659M
2162FT
About Carn Fliuch-bhaid
Sitting south of Fort Augustus, this 659m Tump rises from the vast, rolling moors of the Monadhliath. It offers a remote, quiet experience away from the busier Great Glen trails. Expect heather-clad slopes and expansive views north towards Loch Ness and across the wild, undulating plateau of the central Grampians.
Key Statistics
Rank
207th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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72m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The fell is built from tough, shiny sandstones and layered rocks. Look closely for sections where small pebbles are naturally embedded into the solid stone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH550128
Latitude
57.1830°N
Longitude
4.4006°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, with 'Carn Fliuch-bhaid' translating as the 'Cairn of the Wet Thicket' or 'Wet Spot', providing a literal description of the boggy, saturated ground often found on these high Monadhliath plateaus.
- •Located on the eastern side of the Great Glen, the summit provides an excellent vantage point for spotting the distinctive ladder of locks at Fort Augustus and the southern reaches of Loch Ness to the north.
- •The hill is typically accessed via the remote tracks that service the surrounding estates, where the lack of formal summit paths means hikers often share the slopes with red deer and mountain hares rather than other walkers.
- •Considering the name serves as a direct warning of a 'wet spot' in a region already notorious for its peat hags, the hill offers a refreshingly honest appraisal of your footwear's chances of staying dry.