Scotland
Carn Garbh
545M
1788FT
About Carn Garbh
Tucked away in the wild landscape of Assynt, this rugged Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to its famous neighbours. The ascent is pathless and often boggy, but the summit provides an unparalleled perspective on the iconic silhouettes of Suilven and Canisp, standing proud above the surrounding lochan-studded moorland.
Key Statistics
Rank
134th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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167m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Carn Garbh sits on the Badbea Breccio-Conglomerate. This rugged rock is made of rounded pebbles and sharp stone fragments naturally cemented together.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC892137
Latitude
58.0992°N
Longitude
3.8802°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Càrn meaning a rocky hill or heap of stones and Garbh meaning rough, a fitting description for the Lewisian gneiss outcrops and broken ground that characterise its slopes.
- •From the summit, the view north is dominated by the massive, tiered bulk of Canisp, while the unmistakable profile of Suilven is clearly visible to the northwest across the Inverpolly Forest.
- •The hill is situated near the Moine Thrust, a world-famous geological boundary; the nearby Ledmore area is specifically noted by geologists for its rare outcrops of borolanite, a type of igneous rock found nowhere else.
- •Because it falls significantly short of Graham or Corbett status, the summit is blissfully ignored by most peak-baggers, making it an ideal spot for those who prefer golden eagles for company rather than crowds.