Scotland
Diollaid a' Chairn
924M
3032FT
About Diollaid a' Chairn
Situated in the wild Monadhliath mountains near Newtonmore, this high, rounded shoulder serves as a Munro Top to its parent peak, Geal Chàrn. The terrain is typical of this remote plateau—broad, windswept, and occasionally boggy—offering an expansive sense of isolation and far-reaching views across the upper Spey Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
70th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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37.5m
Nearest Town
Roughburn
Geology
You are walking on hard, sandy stones and flaky, clay-rich rocks. This rugged foundation consists of compressed, streaky layers of quartzite and sandstone-like rock.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN487757
Latitude
56.8480°N
Longitude
4.4824°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Saddle of the Cairn', describing the high col that links this top to its parent Munro, Geal Chàrn.
- •Most walkers include this summit as part of a long circuit through the Monadhliath, usually approaching via the Allt a' Chaorainn from the south.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective of the sprawling Monadhliath plateau to the north and the jagged profile of Creag Meagaidh to the west.
- •Navigating the ground between here and the main summit provides a classic Monadhliath experience: a persistent game of chess played against a labyrinth of deep, black peat hags.