An Càrr

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

Scotland

An Càrr

An Càrr is a majestic hill located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Sitting at an impressive height of 1,069 meters (3,507 feet), it dominates the surrounding landscape with its rugged beauty. This mountain is part of the Grampian Mountains range, which stretches across the Scottish Highlands.

An Càrr is renowned for its challenging and dramatic terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking a thrilling adventure. Its slopes are covered in heather, creating a colorful spectacle during the summer months, while winter brings a stunning blanket of snow, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland.

The summit of An Càrr offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, providing a truly rewarding experience for those who conquer its ascent. On a clear day, one can see the vast expanse of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to the southeast, while to the west, the Isle of Mull and the Inner Hebrides reveal themselves in all their splendor.

The mountain is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles. Nature enthusiasts can explore the area and witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

As with any mountain, it is important to come prepared when venturing to An Càrr. Proper equipment, including sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing, and navigational aids, is essential. The weather can be unpredictable, with strong winds and sudden changes in visibility, so caution is advised.

An Càrr is a true gem of Argyllshire, offering visitors an unforgettable experience of Scotland's untamed beauty and a chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of the natural world.

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An Càrr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.14619/-5.0952444 or Grid Reference NS0799. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A886 at Stuckreoch

Steven Brown

Gated forestry road near Strachur

Steven Brown

Drain by the A886

Tadpoles were glad of the overnight rainfall, following a long dry spell.

Alan Reid

Ornate cottage garden at Capull Cruaidh

Alan Reid

Small sculpture at Capull Cruaidh

Alan Reid

Trees within angle of hairpin bend

A sharp hairpin bend within the coniferous plantations on the south side of Loch Fyne and south-west of the settlement of Strachur.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland in space between coniferous trees

There are many gaps between trees in coniferous plantations and not all are indicated on OS maps; where they are shown, they're not always positioned accurately. Here's an example: it's not expected that at the 1:50 000 scale that such spaces will be shown at all but they are, regularly, at 1:25 000. Here though the hill walker is in an obvious gap between conifer cover which is not mapped by the OS; the gap had risen continually from the forest road end at NS 0739 9846. Locations were recorded by GPS receiver.

Trevor Littlewood

Sidhean Sluaigh

Sidhean Sluaigh, whilst of no great height or even prominence is a striking feature in a landscape composed otherwise of rough moorland and coniferous plantation.

Trevor Littlewood

Rocks of west face of Sidhean Sluaigh

Sidhean Sluaigh is a minor top of the greater moorland hill, Cruach nan Capull but is much more characterful being steep-sided all round and rocky, particularly on its upper west face.

Trevor Littlewood

Forest road and footpath rising from A886

The forest road leaves the A886 close to the shore of Loch Fyne near Strachur. At the start of the path there's a finger post sign indicating that it goes to Letters. There are occasional waymarks on posts, (very few, one can be seen in the image), that presumably indicate the route - not that there's any doubt as the way seems simply to be that of the forest road which ends abruptly high on the slope with no indication that 'Letters' has been reached or where one should go to get there, or to progress to anywhere else for that matter.

Trevor Littlewood