Scotland
Carnan Ban
653M
2143FT
About Carnan Ban
Occupying the high ground of the Applecross peninsula, this sprawling, heather-clad moorland summit offers a sense of immense isolation. Despite its modest stature, the terrain is rugged and pathless. It rewards those who seek solitude with an expansive perspective over the Inner Sound towards the distinctive outlines of Raasay and Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
96th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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55m
Nearest Town
Letterewe
Geology
You are walking over ancient, banded basement rock sliced by dark ribbons of hardened volcanic material. These tough layers form the rugged foundation of the fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG999764
Latitude
57.7334°N
Longitude
5.3614°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Càrnan Bàn', which translates as 'Little White Cairn', likely a reference to the pale stones or lichen-covered rocks found at the summit.
- •It serves as the highest point of the Applecross Forest, a remote upland area bounded by the sea to the north and the winding Bealach na Bà road to the south.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the waters of the Inner Sound and the long, tiered ridge of the Isle of Raasay.
- •This is the perfect destination for the walker who finds the popular peaks of the North West Highlands a little too crowded and prefers their solitude served with a side of ankle-deep heather.