Carn a' Mhaim

Height	1037m
Prominence	231m
Meaning	cairn of the large rounded hill
Lists	Munro, 95
Location	Lairig Ghru to Lairig an Laoigh, Cairngorms and North East Grampians
Grid Ref	NN995952
Lat/Lon	57.0368, -3.65825

Most of the higher mountains in the Cairngorms are large and domed in shape - not so Carn a'Mhaim. This Munro mountain has a long and fairly narrow ridge stretching northwards from its summit above the Lairig Ghru towards its higher neighbour Ben Macdui.

Carn a'Mhaim is predominantly heather covered, thicker lower down, stunted higher up. If aiming to bag Carn a'Mhaim on its own, the approach from Linn of Dee via Derry Lodge and through Gleann Laoigh Bheag makes for a fine approach on estate tracks and well-defined paths on the hillsides and higher ground.

Combining a hike up Carn a'Mhaim with Ben Macdui and Derry Cairngorm into one outing makes for a fine circular route, again aiming in from Derry Lodge. Carn a'Mhaim is rather awkwardly placed for an approach from the north (either through the Lairig Ghru or over Ben Macdui), though if backpacking over the Cairngorm 4000s, Carn a'Mhaim is worthy of a detour.

Routes up Carn a' Mhaim

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Cairngorm darkside from Linn of Dee

Between Braemar and Aviemore and east of the Lairig Ghru are vast plateaus with several Munro peaks. amongst the hidden lochans, long narrow crests, dark corries, huge cliffs and weird granite tors. Healthy forests surround the area with a diverse wildlife and, if you're lucky, you might come across a reindeer herd feeding on the arctic-like tundra. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1850m (6070ft) Distance : 35km (22m) Time : 10:15hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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