Scotland
Leac na Carnaich
569M
1867FT
About Leac na Carnaich
Located east of Fort William near the entrance to Glen Spean, this rugged summit offers a character typical of the Grampians' lower fringes. While often overshadowed by the neighbouring Grey Corries, its broad, slabby slopes provide a quiet alternative with expansive, clear-day views back toward the Ben Nevis massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
272nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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131m
Nearest Town
Glendessary
Geology
The ground here is the Beinn An Tuim Striped Formation. It features layers of hardened sand and mud that create a unique, striped pattern under your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Tom na h-Iolaire
Gualann nan Osna
Druim Lochan a' Chomhlain
Braigh nan Uamhachan
Druim Lochan a' Chomhlain
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM980892
Latitude
56.9498°N
Longitude
5.3230°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Leac na Càrnaich, meaning 'Slab of the Stony Place', a description that fits the fractured rock and tilted plates found near the summit area.
- •Its position provides a grandstand view of the Great Glen and the southern end of Loch Lochy, as well as the steep northern faces of the Stob Coire Gaibhre and the Easains.
- •At 569 metres, it is classified as a Hump—a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres—ensuring it stands out as a distinct peak rather than a mere shoulder of its higher neighbours.
- •The hill is a short distance from the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge, offering a far more peaceful perspective on the rugged training grounds used by elite troops during the Second World War.