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Carn Sgulain

Most northerly and easterly Munro summit in the Monadhliath

A grass covered lump and the most northern and eastern of the Monadhliath Munros, Carn Sgualin has two cairns on its flat top to confuse baggers as to which marks the true summit !

Carn Sgulain

Height	920.3m
Prominence	70m
Meaning	cairn of the basket
Lists	Munro, 270
Location	Monadh Liath, Monadh Liath to Glen Roy
Grid Ref	NH684059
Lat/Lon	57.12481, -4.17574

In the vast rolling landscapes that make up the Monadhliath range, Carn Sgulain is but one of the many grass covered and rather featureless hummocks in the area. Having a height of a shade over 3,000ft, scrapes it into Munro's tables and encourages hillwalkers to visit.

Most hillwalkers will hike up Carn Sgulain in a route combining nearby A'Chailleach and possibly Carn Dearg to the west. The more determined can continue on to the Munro Geal Carn west of Carn Dearg, or to the Corbett Carn an Fhreiceadain to the east.

Routes to Carn Sgulain begin on estate tracks from above Newtonmore and continue up fairly pathless slopes. Higher up terrain is delightful underfoot, with fence-posts to aid navigation.

Routes up Carn Sgulain

Monadhliath Munros

The rolling landscape of the Monadh Liath is vast and feels very remote and wild. There are four Munros hiding in the expanse, all of which can be bagged in one linear route taking in A'Chailleach, Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg in quick succession following fence-lines, then Geal Charn challenging navigation skills over featureless terrain.

Peaks : 4 Munros

Ascent : 1420m (4660ft)
Distance : 30km (19m)
Time : 9:50hr

Eastern Monadhliath Munros
	Carn Sgulain and A'Chailleach are the most easterly Munros in the vast Monadh Liath with most hillwalkers combining them into one route starting from Glen Banchor above Newtonmore. The hillsides are gentle and if the mist comes in, your navigation skills will be tested. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 750m (2460ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 4:45hr