Carn Luig

Hill, Mountain in Morayshire

Scotland

Carn Luig

Field near Grantown Beside the Dava Moor road as it climbs out of Grantown. — Field near Grantown Credit: Richard Webb

Carn Luig is a prominent hill located in Morayshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Highlands region, approximately 5 miles north of the town of Grantown-on-Spey. The hill stands at an elevation of 742 meters (2,434 feet) above sea level, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Carn Luig is part of the larger Cairngorms mountain range, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including the Spey Valley and the nearby Cairngorms National Park.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes covered in heather and grasses. Its summit is marked by a trig point, which serves as a reference point for surveying and navigation. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the distant peaks of the Cairngorms and the Grampian Mountains.

The area around Carn Luig is rich in history and heritage. The nearby Glenlivet Estate is home to several ancient sites, including standing stones and burial cairns, which provide insights into the area's past. Visitors to Carn Luig can experience the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands while immersing themselves in the natural and cultural heritage of Morayshire.

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Carn Luig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.368258/-3.6308772 or Grid Reference NJ0232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field near Grantown

Beside the Dava Moor road as it climbs out of Grantown.

Richard Webb

Upper Lynmore Wood

Richard Webb

Dava Moor

View towards Carn Ruigh Chorrach.

Richard Webb

A939 towards Grantown on Spey

Steven Brown

A939 towards Grantown on Spey

Steven Brown

Dava Way following old railway track bed

Steven Brown

Farm track on Dava Moor

Steven Brown

Last View from the Dava Way

Or first view of the moor if you have started from Grantown. Towards Grantown, the Dava Way enters a succession of woods and cuttings here.

Anne Burgess

Railway Cutting

This is one of several deep cuttings between Dava Moor and Grantown-on-Spey. It cuts through granite of the Grantown Pluton.

Anne Burgess

Waymarker

At this point the path from the car park for Huntly's Cave crosses the Dava Way.

Anne Burgess

Field beside the Dava Way

As the Dava Way descends towards Grantown-on-Spey, there are gaps between cuttings where view of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed.

Anne Burgess

Dava Way

Walkers enjoying the view in one of the gaps in the woods beside the Dava Way.

Anne Burgess

Dava Way

For a short distance here the Dava Way is flanked by open woodland and a few trackside birches.

Anne Burgess

Near Glaschoil

A grassy field slopes down to the Allt an Fhithich from the trackbed of the former Highland Railway, now the Dava Way.

Anne Burgess

Lower Lynmore Wood

The Dava Way passes through Lower Lynmore Wood here. This isn't deep gloomy woodland, but open birch woods.

Anne Burgess

Mid Lynmore Wood

The former railway line passes through a shallow cutting in Mid Lynmore Wood.

Anne Burgess

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris)

A late flower head still has its bright purple petals.

Anne Burgess

Footbridge

The bridge carries the Dava Way across Allt a' Bhacain. This is on the part of the route which is diverted off the former railway because the trackbed is said to be too wet.

Anne Burgess

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Carn Luig is located at Grid Ref: NJ0232 (Lat: 57.368258, Lng: -3.6308772)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands