Scotland
Carn Ruabraich
616M
2021FT
About Carn Ruabraich
Rising above the remote upper reaches of Glen Avon, this heather-clad swell offers a quiet alternative to the busier Cairngorm giants. The terrain is typically peat and heather, requiring a steady trudge from the Inchrory track. Once reached, the broad summit provides a grandstand view of the massive tors on Ben Avon.
Key Statistics
Rank
182nd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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82m
Nearest Town
Tomintoul
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is made of tough rock called quartzite. This durable stone from the Corryhabbie Formation shapes the rugged landscape you are exploring.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NJ136124
Latitude
57.1942°N
Longitude
3.4314°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Gaelic Càrn Ruadh-bhruaich, meaning the 'cairn of the red bank,' a nod to the reddish granite soil and heather that define the local landscape.
- •It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the upper River Avon (pronounced ‘A’an’), famously described in local lore as being so clear it can deceive walkers as to its depth.
- •The summit offers a clear sightline to the sprawling plateau of Ben Avon, where the distinctive granite tors, including Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe, break the skyline to the south.
- •In the scale of the Cairngorms, this 616-metre peak is often overlooked, proving that a hill can be technically 'small' while still feeling immensely remote.