Scotland
Carn na Gearraig
403M
1322FT
About Carn na Gearraig
Overlooking the southern shores of Loch Broom, this rugged Northwest Highland Hump offers a quiet, pathless ascent through thick heather. At 403 metres, it provides a superb perspective of the Ullapool waterfront and the distinctive silhouettes of the Coigach peaks across the water to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
289th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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125m
Nearest Town
Struy
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This durable, sandstone-like rock creates the rugged landscape and solid foundation of Carn na Gearraig.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH412376
Latitude
57.4015°N
Longitude
4.6435°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn na Gearraig, which translates as the 'Cairn of the short woman' or potentially the 'Cairn of the leveret'.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the mouth of Loch Broom, offering a clear view of the Summer Isles and the jagged peaks of An Teallach to the southwest.
- •Despite its relatively low elevation, the hill occupies a prominent position above the Braes of Ullapool and is frequently combined with the neighbouring Meall Mòr for a longer moorland circuit.
- •A lack of established trails means you are far more likely to encounter a local red deer or a deep patch of sphagnum moss than another hillwalker.