Fells/Carn nam Feuaich
Scotland
Carn nam Feuaich
731M
2399FT
Rank
98th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Tomcrasky
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
Nearest Town
Tomcrasky
Prominence
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137.8m
Geology
You are walking across the Loch Eil Group, a foundation of hard, sandy rocks and others that sparkle with tiny, shiny flakes.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH175125
Latitude
57.1669°N
Longitude
5.0199°W