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.

• •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.