Carn Uilleim

Rising above the northern shores of Loch Glascarnoch, this rounded heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to the nearby Fannichs. It is a high point on a broad, peat-hags-and-grass plateau, providing a grandstand view across the water to the jagged peaks of An Teallach and the Fannich range.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'William’s Cairn', likely commemorating a local figure or shepherd, though the identity of the specific William has been lost over time.
• •The ascent from the A835 usually involves crossing the Abhainn a' Gharbhrain; in wet weather, this burn swells quickly, often dictating whether the summit is reachable or if the day ends at the riverbank.
• •From the summit cairn, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective of the sprawling Ben Wyvis massif to the east and the massive, steep-sided corries of the Fannichs to the south.
• •The terrain consists of deep heather and extensive peat hags, providing a masterclass in the 'Highland high-step' for anyone attempting to cross the plateau in a straight line.