Càrn Salachaidh

Càrn Salachaidh forms the high point of a broad expanse of heather-clad upland separating Strath Carron from Strath Rusdale in the Northern Highlands. Its slopes are pathless, with its summit marked by a trig point set on granite close to a slightly higher tor nearby.

The hill's position gives wide views over the surrounding moors and towards Klibreck, Hope and Coigach, with Càrn Chuinneag dominating the foreground.

Although minor roads in Strath Carron approach relatively close to the hill, access is often easier using a bike on the old estate and forestry roads that run through the area. A convenient starting point for the ascent is the site of a former lodge beside Lochan a' Chairn, around 2km south of the summit and reached via the old drove road linking Glen Calvie with Strath Rusdale. From this point, a trackless climb over heather leads to the crest and on to the top.

Routes up Càrn Salachaidh

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