Scotland
Carn Lochain Sgeireich
631M
2070FT
About Carn Lochain Sgeireich
Rising above the desolate moors east of Am Faochagach, this remote North West Highland summit offers a rugged, pathless experience. Characterised by its proximity to the rocky lochan of its name, it provides a quiet vantage point over the expansive waters of Loch Vaich and the distant silhouettes of the Wyvis range.
Key Statistics
Rank
95th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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32.7m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Crom Psammite Formation. This tough rock began as ancient layers of sand that were compressed and hardened deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH390843
Latitude
57.8198°N
Longitude
4.7107°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from Scottish Gaelic, translating as the 'cairn of the rocky little loch.' This refers to the small, stony-shored pool nestled in the high ground just to the north of the summit.
- •The hill sits in a vast, boggy wilderness between the Dirrie More and Loch Vaich; most walkers only visit this summit as a detour while tackling the nearby Munro, Am Faochagach.
- •Reaching the summit usually requires a crossing of the Abhainn a' Ghlaraidh, a river that can transform from a simple stride into an impassable torrent following typical Highland rainfall.
- •If you manage to navigate the surrounding peat hags without disappearing knee-deep into the black mire, you have likely missed the most authentic part of the approach.