Scotland
Carn nan Conbhairean
868M
2848FT
About Carn nan Conbhairean
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Cluanie, this high shoulder offers a quiet perspective on the more famous Munros nearby. The terrain is typical of the North West Highlands: a mix of mossy plateau and scattered stones. It serves as a rugged vantage point looking into the remote depths of Gleann na Cìche.
Key Statistics
Rank
10th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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61.6m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground consists of Scourian Gneiss, a hard rock that started as molten liquid. Heat and pressure transformed it into the crystalline foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC325183
Latitude
58.1222°N
Longitude
4.8452°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as the 'Cairn of the Dog-handlers' (conbhairean being the plural of conbhair). It likely marks a historical spot where keepers held hounds during deer stalks in the surrounding corries.
- •Though overshadowed by its 1,109m neighbour, Sgùrr nan Conbhairean, this summit provides an excellent, unobstructed view south across Loch Cluanie towards the jagged peaks of the South Shiel Ridge.
- •It sits on the eastern edge of the high ground above Glen Moriston, acting as a gateway to the more remote and trackless terrain leading towards the mountains of Glen Affric.
- •Being roughly 46 metres short of Munro status, it remains a peak largely visited by those who have either lost their way in the mist or possess a dedicated interest in completing the Tump list.