Scotland
Carn Uilleim
651M
2136FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
134th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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53m
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
You’re walking on the Ben Wyvis Pelite, a tough, layered rock. It began as ancient mud and clay, transformed by immense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH333515
Latitude
57.5228°N
Longitude
4.7853°W
Did You Know?
- •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.