Carn a' Choire Ghairbh Terrain Block

Rising dramatically from the rugged interior of the central Highlands, Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh—the 'Cairn of the Rough Corrie'—is a mountain of profound verticality and extraordinary character. Located in the heart of the Glen Affric wilderness, its name reflects the deep, glaciated corries and rugged rock-realms that define its mass. The mountain is defined by its long, serrated summit ridge, a crystalline spine of mica-schist that offers one of the most comprehensive views of the 'Rough Bounds' and the distant, shimmering reaches of Loch Affric. It is a place of raw, uncompromised beauty, where the power of geological time is visible in every weathered buttress and dark, shadowy corrie, standing as a sentinel over the ancient, glaciated pathways of the western forest.

About Carn a' Choire Ghairbh

Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh has for centuries been part of the vast royal hunting grounds of the central Highlands, a landscape inhabited only by highland shepherds and hunters since the early Christian era. Historically, it was a focal point for the early communities that lived in the hidden glens, its ridges serving as vital lookouts during the era of clan warfare. Geologically, it is part of the Moine supergroup, its rocks recording millions of years of tectonic pressure, now evident in its folded rocks and sharp ridges. Today, it remains a peak of pilgrimage for those seeking a true encounter with the wild, untamed heritage of the West Highlands, requiring long expeditions that preserve its status as a cornerstone of the Scottish wilderness.

Landscape features

• Glen Affric northern sentinel
• Serrated mica-schist ridge
• Views over Loch Affric
• Cairn of the Rough Corrie heritage
• Metamorphic Moine geology

Elevation: 863 metres.

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