Scotland
Carn na Feola
759M
2489FT
About Carn na Feola
Situated on the western edge of the Torridon massif, this rugged sandstone peak provides a quieter, more intimate perspective on the surrounding giants. Its terraced slopes overlook the vast expanse of Loch Maree, offering a rough Highland experience for those who value solitude and the intricate geology of the North West Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
59th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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101.6m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over the Applecross Formation, a type of sandstone naturally filled with small pebbles and gravel.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG915612
Latitude
57.5929°N
Longitude
5.4893°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn na Feòla, meaning 'Cairn of the Flesh'. This is a title typically given to locations where hunters once dressed deer carcasses or stored venison during the journey back from the high ground.
- •From the summit, the view across Loch Maree is exceptional, framed by the steep, dark flanks of Slioch to the east and the sprawling, uninhabited peaks of the Fisherfield Forest to the north.
- •It is separated from the main summit of Beinn Dearg by a high, rocky saddle, making it a natural inclusion for those walking the full sandstone ridge above the Coire Dubh.
- •It remains one of the quieter corners of the Torridon hills, largely because it sits well below the 3,000-foot threshold that attracts the majority of the region's Munro-bagging foot traffic.