Scotland
Carn Gorm-loch
909M
2982FT
About Carn Gorm-loch
Rising as a significant high point on the western edge of the Fannichs, this bulky peak stands just short of Munro status. It forms a high, rocky plateau above the remote Loch a' Mhadaidh, offering a rugged, wild character typical of the North West Highlands’ more secluded ridges.
Key Statistics
Rank
16th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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146m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Crom Psammite Formation. This rugged landscape is made of ancient sandy layers that heat and pressure transformed into hard, durable rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH318800
Latitude
57.7787°N
Longitude
4.8286°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Càrn Gorm-loch', translating to 'Cairn of the Blue Loch', likely referring to the deep waters of Loch a' Mhadaidh which sit in the shadow of its eastern crags.
- •It is situated on the long, undulating ridge of the Fannichs, serving as a secondary summit to the higher peak of A' Chailleach, which lies less than a kilometre to the east.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed view across the 'Great Wilderness' of Fisherfield, where the iconic multi-peaked ridge of An Teallach dominates the northwestern horizon.
- •Falling just five metres short of the 914.4-metre Munro threshold, this peak is frequently overlooked by 'baggers', ensuring its rocky summit remains one of the quietest spots in the range.