Scotland
Carn nam Buailtean
392M
1286FT
About Carn nam Buailtean
Rising above the shores of Loch Ewe in Wester Ross, this rugged Hump offers a rough but rewarding ascent through classic Highland heather. Despite its modest height, the summit serves as a superb grandstand for viewing the jagged peaks of the Flowerdale Forest and the distant, hulking mass of Slioch.
Key Statistics
Rank
197th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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144.9m
Nearest Town
Badcaul
Geology
You are walking on ancient banded rock cut by a series of once-molten stone veins. These sturdy formations create the rugged foundation of the hill beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Carn nam Buailtean South Top
Carn Bealach na h-Imrich
Carn nan Caorach
Carn nan Caorach
Feith an Tairbh
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH008872
Latitude
57.8303°N
Longitude
5.3563°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Cairn of the Cattle-folds.' This suggests the lower slopes or nearby glens were historically used for seasonal grazing, with the name marking a landscape where livestock was gathered and protected.
- •From the summit, the view north-west is dominated by the vast expanse of Loch Ewe, while to the south-east, the 'Great Wilderness' of Fisherfield and the formidable peaks of Torridon create a jagged skyline.
- •In an area of the Highlands where the terrain usually requires three points of contact and a map-reading degree, this hill provides a rare opportunity to see the Fisherfield giants without suffering a week of bog-trotting first.