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.

• •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.