Scotland
Carn Liath-bhaid
708M
2322FT
About Carn Liath-bhaid
Rising above the historic Corrieyairack Pass, this rounded Monadhliath summit offers a rugged, pathless experience characteristic of the region. The terrain is dominated by heather and peat, providing a sense of isolation despite its proximity to Fort Augustus. It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the Great Glen’s northern reaches.
Key Statistics
Rank
177th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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30.7m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Underfoot are the silty and shiny, sandy rocks of the Monadhliath and Loch Laggan formations. These compressed layers form the rugged, durable heart of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH547111
Latitude
57.1677°N
Longitude
4.4045°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Grey Cairn of the Thicket' or 'Clump,' likely describing the weathered, heather-clad appearance of its broad slopes.
- •Most walkers approach the hill by utilizing the Corrieyairack Pass, a significant 18th-century military road constructed by General Wade that skirts the southern base of the mountain.
- •The summit offers an earned perspective of the Monadhliath plateau's vastness to the east, contrasted with the deep trench of the Great Glen and the distant, jagged peaks of Knoydart to the west.
- •While its height of 707 metres makes it a significant viewpoint, the ascent requires a keen eye for navigation to avoid the most awkward sections of the boggy ground that protects the summit.
- •The hill provides a front-row seat to the massive pylons of the Beauly-Denny power line, a sight that ensures you never feel truly alone, even when the mist rolls in.