Scotland
Carn na Coinnich
673M
2209FT
About Carn na Coinnich
Situated north of the Ben Wyvis massif, this expansive Graham offers a sense of profound isolation rarely found on its more famous neighbor. The terrain is typical of the North West Highlands—heathy and pathless in places—leading to a summit that provides an exceptional vantage point over the Cromarty Firth.
Key Statistics
Rank
119th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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265m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation. These are hardy, banded rocks created from ancient layers of mud squeezed by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH324510
Latitude
57.5185°N
Longitude
4.7991°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn na Còinnich, the name translates as the ‘Cairn of the Mossy Place’, describing the damp, sphagnum-heavy moorland that characterizes its broad slopes.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the northern face of Ben Wyvis, revealing the impressive glacial corries of Glas Choire and Coire na Feola that are hidden from the usual roadside approaches.
- •Reaching the top usually requires a long approach from the north via Glen Calvie or from the south through the Wyvis Forest, making it a sanctuary for those looking to avoid the crowds on the nearby Munros.
- •Despite being classified as a Marilyn due to its significant prominence, the hill’s rounded, heathery profile ensures that the most challenging obstacle is often the energy-sapping consistency of the Highland peat hags.