Cairn Dulnan

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cairn Dulnan

The Allt Mor from the moor Estate track can be clearly seen on the other side of the river, but unable to cross because it was in spate. — The Allt Mor from the moor Credit: John Ferguson

Cairn Dulnan is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It lies within the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, which is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Standing at an elevation of approximately 868 meters (2,848 feet), Cairn Dulnan offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The hill is made up of ancient granite rocks, which have been shaped by glacial activity over thousands of years. Its distinctive shape and rugged terrain make it a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers looking for a challenge. The ascent to the summit can be challenging, as the path is steep and requires some scrambling, but the reward is well worth it.

Once at the top, visitors are treated to magnificent vistas of the Cairngorms, including the neighboring peaks of Cairn Gorm and Ben Macdui. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Moray Firth and the North Sea.

Cairn Dulnan is also home to a variety of native flora and fauna, including heather, mosses, and lichens. Birdwatchers may spot golden eagles soaring overhead, while mountain hares and red deer roam the slopes.

Due to its location within the national park, Cairn Dulnan is protected and maintained by conservation efforts. Visitors are encouraged to follow the designated paths and respect the natural environment to ensure its preservation for future generations to enjoy.

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Cairn Dulnan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.170409/-4.0654295 or Grid Reference NH7510. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Allt Mor from the moor

Estate track can be clearly seen on the other side of the river, but unable to cross because it was in spate.

John Ferguson

The Allt Mor river

John Ferguson

The Monadhliath - a suitable site for a wind farm?

Winter comes to the Monadhliath Mountains in central Scotland, with snow now extending to the 500 metre contour line. A wild and unspoiled place, with the Cairngorm Mountains visible in the distance, viewed here from the summit area of Cairn Dulnan. Astonishingly, this most beautiful of places is under threat from a wind farm - Allt Duine - an anemometer mast can be seen in the middle distance. The scale of the proposed development - covering approximately 40 OS grid squares - can be seen from RWE-Innogy's website linked below. Link

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William Starkey

West of Cairn Dulnan

Peat-hagged ground to the west of Cairn Dulnan in the Monadhliath Mountains. This area is relatively easy to access for a Geograph unphotographed grid square as of November 2013 - a hill track provides an easy route to the A9, leading to the vicinity of A9 layby 116. Night walking in winter is not problematic, although fording the 6km-distant Raitts Burn in the dark is "interesting".

William Starkey

View from 701 metre spot height

A view from the 701 metre spot height situated approximately 1.5km south of Cairn Dulnan in the Monadhliath Mountains, with the Cairngorms visible in the distance. It is very cold here on a November afternoon, with recently fallen snow covering the ground above 500 metres height. Sadly, this beautiful area is threatened by a wind energy development, which would cover approximately 40 square kilometres of the Monadhliath.

William Starkey