Càrn Gorm, Cannich
Càrn Gorm is a wee heather-clad hill overlooking Strathglass and the woodlands surrounding the village of Cannich.
Càrn Gorm, Cannich
| Height | 677m |
| Prominence | 194m |
| Meaning | blue cairn |
| Lists | Fionas (F137) |
| Location | North of Glen Cannich, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric |
| Grid Ref | NH328355 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.37925, -4.78176 |
Standing between the glens of Strathglass and Strathfarrar and overlooking the woodlands surrounding the village of Cannich, Càrn Gorm is a little and rather unassuming hill clad in heather.
Càrn Gorm can be approached from a variety of directions, with the most direct of these being from the village of Cannich. The hill's slopes are for the most part covered in heather and pathless, though a line of old iron fence-posts aid navigation on the summit crest.
Routes up Càrn Gorm
Càrn Gorm from Cannich | |
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From Cannich, faint tracks lead uphill to open hillside for a hike over dense heather onto to Càrn Gorm with its fine views across Affric and Mullardoch. Peaks : 1 Fiona
Ascent : 700m (2300ft) Distance : 11km (7m) Time : 3:55hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
