Fells/Carn nan Conbhairean
Scotland
Carn nan Conbhairean
868M
2848FT
Rank
10th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Stronechrubie
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
Nearest Town
Stronechrubie
Prominence
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61.6m
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.
Classifications
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.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC325183
Latitude
58.1222°N
Longitude
4.8452°W