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Càrn a' Bhealaich

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Càrn a' Bhealaich

The 'trig point' on Carn Salachaidh, from the summit The summit of Carn Salachaidh offers good all-round views, especially to the West.
The 'trig point' on Carn Salachaidh, from the summit Credit: Adam Kimberley

Càrn a' Bhealaich is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Torridon mountain range and stands at an elevation of 773 meters (2536 feet). The hill is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers and climbers seeking a challenging adventure.

Càrn a' Bhealaich offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby peaks of Beinn Alligin and Liathach. On a clear day, visitors can see all the way to the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides from the summit.

The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, golden eagles, and ptarmigans. It is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique geology and rare plant species that thrive in the harsh mountain environment.

Access to Càrn a' Bhealaich is typically via well-defined paths and trails that wind their way through the heather-covered slopes. Visitors should come prepared with appropriate gear and clothing, as the weather in the Scottish Highlands can be unpredictable and change rapidly.

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Càrn a' Bhealaich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.859036/-4.5084457 or Grid Reference NH5188. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The 'trig point' on Carn Salachaidh, from the summit The summit of Carn Salachaidh offers good all-round views, especially to the West.
The 'trig point' on Carn Salachaidh, from the summit
The summit of Carn Salachaidh offers good all-round views, especially to the West.
SW Slopes of Carn Salachaidh The twin top of Carn Chuinneag in the distance.
SW Slopes of Carn Salachaidh
The twin top of Carn Chuinneag in the distance.
Carn Chuinneag from Carn Salachaidh The Corbett seen from the Graham. The summit is a rock outcrop c. 20m E of the trig, and c. 3m above the trig pillar base.
Carn Chuinneag from Carn Salachaidh
The Corbett seen from the Graham. The summit is a rock outcrop c. 20m E of the trig, and c. 3m above the trig pillar base.
Ben Wyvis from Carn Salachaidh The Munro seen from the Graham. NB the trig pillar has no flush bracket: it was built that way, in common with several others in this area.
Ben Wyvis from Carn Salachaidh
The Munro seen from the Graham. NB the trig pillar has no flush bracket: it was built that way, in common with several others in this area.
Fresh snow on Carn Salachaidh Looking east from the trigpoint onto the snow that had fallen while I was sheltering behind the summit boulder.
Fresh snow on Carn Salachaidh
Looking east from the trigpoint onto the snow that had fallen while I was sheltering behind the summit boulder.
Silver Birches in winter Looking out across the Allt a' Ghlinne valley, to the path leading over Carn Mor and out to Gruinards Lodge in Strathcarron
Silver Birches in winter
Looking out across the Allt a' Ghlinne valley, to the path leading over Carn Mor and out to Gruinards Lodge in Strathcarron
Summit area of Carn Bhrain Carn Bhain is the subsidiary summit of the "graham", Carn Salchaidh.
Summit area of Carn Bhrain
Carn Bhain is the subsidiary summit of the "graham", Carn Salchaidh.
Heather with embedded rock The location is the broad ridge north-east from Carn Bhrain, a subsidiary top of the Graham Carn Salachaidh. The view beyond is over rolling hill country to the bright far distance where certain of the hills of Coigach can be discerned.
Heather with embedded rock
The location is the broad ridge north-east from Carn Bhrain, a subsidiary top of the Graham Carn Salachaidh. The view beyond is over rolling hill country to the bright far distance where certain of the hills of Coigach can be discerned.
Broad heathery ridge with outcropping rocks The ridge is part of that descending towards Strathcarron from Carn Bhrain, a subsidiary top of the Graham Carn Salachaidh.
Broad heathery ridge with outcropping rocks
The ridge is part of that descending towards Strathcarron from Carn Bhrain, a subsidiary top of the Graham Carn Salachaidh.
Slopes below Carn a' Bhealaich and Carn Salachaidh The image was recorded from Carn a' Bhealaich with a view to the east over slopes descending that way; the slopes rising to the right, out of the image continue to the Graham of Carn Salachaidh. (Note: OS mapping at the 1:50 000 scale records the name Cam a' Bhealaich whilst at 1:25 000 Carn is used. As the latter is more likely to be correct, it has been used here.)
Slopes below Carn a' Bhealaich and Carn Salachaidh
The image was recorded from Carn a' Bhealaich with a view to the east over slopes descending that way; the slopes rising to the right, out of the image continue to the Graham of Carn Salachaidh. (Note: OS mapping at the 1:50 000 scale records the name Cam a' Bhealaich whilst at 1:25 000 Carn is used. As the latter is more likely to be correct, it has been used here.)
Stalkers' path descending to pass rocks The stalkers' path rises on the south side of Strathcarron and climbs to cross a ridge before making the descent seen in this image to the valley of the Allt a' Ghlinne.
Stalkers' path descending to pass rocks
The stalkers' path rises on the south side of Strathcarron and climbs to cross a ridge before making the descent seen in this image to the valley of the Allt a' Ghlinne.
Allt a' Ghlinne about to be crossed A stalkers' path starting in Strathcarron from Gruinards Lodge crosses a moorland ridge then descends to this location in the valley of the Allt a' Ghlinne where the walker is about to cross the flow. The path peters out soon after reaching the south side of the stream.
Allt a' Ghlinne about to be crossed
A stalkers' path starting in Strathcarron from Gruinards Lodge crosses a moorland ridge then descends to this location in the valley of the Allt a' Ghlinne where the walker is about to cross the flow. The path peters out soon after reaching the south side of the stream.
Bare trees beside stream groove The stream, the Allt Coire Sheilich, is descending to meet the Allt a' Ghlinne in the valley below with scattered leafless trees alongside its flow.
Bare trees beside stream groove
The stream, the Allt Coire Sheilich, is descending to meet the Allt a' Ghlinne in the valley below with scattered leafless trees alongside its flow.
Summit area of Carn Salachaidh Carn Salachaidh's summit area is a rocky place with the actual high point being not at the OS trig point but the block of rock on the skyline left of it which is mapped as being one metre higher.
Summit area of Carn Salachaidh
Carn Salachaidh's summit area is a rocky place with the actual high point being not at the OS trig point but the block of rock on the skyline left of it which is mapped as being one metre higher.
Carn Bhrain Carn Bhrain is a subsidiary top of the Graham, Carn Salachaidh; the view is from close to the summit, north-east along the continuing ridge.
Carn Bhrain
Carn Bhrain is a subsidiary top of the Graham, Carn Salachaidh; the view is from close to the summit, north-east along the continuing ridge.
Lower slopes of Carn Salachaidh
Lower slopes of Carn Salachaidh
The Falls of Julia, Ross-shire The falls of Julia on the Allt a' Chairn watercourse, near Strathcarron, Ross-shire, Scotland. The name is not yet shown on Ordnance Survey mapping.
The Falls of Julia, Ross-shire
The falls of Julia on the Allt a' Chairn watercourse, near Strathcarron, Ross-shire, Scotland. The name is not yet shown on Ordnance Survey mapping.
Valley of Allt a' Ghlinne, Ross-shire
Valley of Allt a' Ghlinne, Ross-shire
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Càrn a' Bhealaich is located at Grid Ref: NH5188 (Lat: 57.859036, Lng: -4.5084457)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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