Carn na Caim

Munro · Scottish Highlands

Carn na Caim

940.8 m · 3,087 ft

Carn na Caim

Munro · Scottish Highlands

Carn na Caim

940.8 m · 3,087 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height940.8 m3,087 ft
Grid RefNN 677 821
OS MapOL51 & 394OS Explorer
RegionDrumochter

Carn na Caim, the 'cairn of the curve', is the northern of two Munros on the broad, rolling plateau east of the Drumochter Pass. A cairn marks the top, and deep corries cut into the ground to the north. Getting there means crossing soggy, peaty ground, but walkers often find the views from the summit better than they expected.

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Summit

Cairn

Rock & Ground

High, undulating plateau with peat and bog, and deep corries on the north side.

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Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance8.1 mi13.1 km
Ascent580 m1,900 ft
Time4h 15mwalking
Start & FinishA layby on the A9NN 6398 8240 · circular route
Directions

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

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