Scotland
Carn nan Con Ruadha
672M
2205FT
About Carn nan Con Ruadha
Set deep within the remote Letterewe backcountry, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Fisherfield giants. The terrain is classic Northwest Highland—largely pathless heather and stony ridges—rewarding the long approach with an intimate, unusual perspective on the great northern crags of Beinn a' Chlaidheimh.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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68m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Beneath your boots lie layers of hard sandstone, ancient pebbles, and compressed mud. These sturdy rocks form the rugged foundation of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH414743
Latitude
57.7309°N
Longitude
4.6648°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn nan Con Ruadha', which translates as the 'Cairn of the Red Dogs'. In the context of Highland place names, 'red dogs' is a traditional way of referring to foxes.
- •The hill occupies a prime position for observing the remote Loch an Nid to the west, a valley often cited as one of the most impressive examples of a glaciated rock-trench in the Northwest Highlands.
- •Most walkers encounter this summit only as a detour while navigating the long approach from Braemore towards the Fisherfield Munros, providing a rare look at the 'back side' of the An Teallach massif across the strath.
- •If you find yourself on this summit, you have either successfully avoided every other person in the Highlands or you have become significantly lost on your way to the Shenavall bothy.