Scotland
Carn nam Feuaich
731M
2399FT
About Carn nam Feuaich
Rising above the Inchnacardoch Forest near Fort Augustus, this rounded Hump offers a quiet escape from the busier Great Glen trails. Its broad, heathery slopes require some sturdy navigation, but the summit provides a clear, commanding perspective over the Corrieyairack Pass and the southern reach of Loch Ness.
Key Statistics
Rank
98th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
?
137.8m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across the Loch Eil Group, a foundation of hard, sandy rocks and others that sparkle with tiny, shiny flakes.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH175125
Latitude
57.1669°N
Longitude
5.0199°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn nam Feuaich, which translates to 'cairn of the grassy places', describing the grazing found on its broad plateau.
- •The summit offers a specific vantage point looking directly down the Great Glen fault line, with the waters of Loch Ness visible stretching away to the northeast.
- •It is often climbed as a detour from the historic Corrieyairack Pass, a military road constructed by General Wade in the 1730s to link Fort Augustus with Dalwhinnie.
- •Despite its respectable height, the hill’s status as a Hump rather than a Munro or Corbett ensures the summit remains blissfully quiet, usually shared only with wandering red deer.