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Carn Fiaclach

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Carn Fiaclach

Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory
Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory Credit: Alan Reid

Carn Fiaclach is a prominent hill located in the county of Banffshire, Scotland. It is part of the Grampian Mountains range, which stretches across the northeastern region of the country. Standing at an elevation of approximately 810 meters (2,660 feet), Carn Fiaclach offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its steep slopes and rugged terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers, mountaineers, and nature enthusiasts. Its location within the Cairngorms National Park adds to its appeal, as it is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The ascent to the summit of Carn Fiaclach can be challenging, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Cairngorms, the nearby mountains, and the rolling countryside below. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Moray Firth and the North Sea coast.

The hill is also notable for its rich history and cultural significance. It is said to have played a role in ancient Pictish rituals, and artifacts dating back to that era have been discovered in the surrounding area. Additionally, Carn Fiaclach is home to a number of archaeological sites, including cairns and stone circles, which provide insight into the region's past.

Overall, Carn Fiaclach is a captivating and challenging destination, offering both natural beauty and historical intrigue to those who venture to its summit.

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Carn Fiaclach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.142495/-3.3723219 or Grid Reference NJ1706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory
Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory
On Drum Loin Looking towards Meall Gaineimh, the northeast top of Ben Avon.
On Drum Loin
Looking towards Meall Gaineimh, the northeast top of Ben Avon.
A hill track dropping towards Inverloin
A hill track dropping towards Inverloin
Linn of Avon
Linn of Avon
Inchrory in Glen Avon
Inchrory in Glen Avon
Glen Builg The choice of one locality as the subject her is rather artitrary. Loch Builg is on the left, and the Builg Burn flows down from it to join the River Avon at Inchrory, at the bottom of this view. Above and to the right of Inchrory is the long ridge of Ben A'an, with its several summits.
Glen Builg
The choice of one locality as the subject her is rather artitrary. Loch Builg is on the left, and the Builg Burn flows down from it to join the River Avon at Inchrory, at the bottom of this view. Above and to the right of Inchrory is the long ridge of Ben A'an, with its several summits.
Ben Avon and Glen Avon The wide river at lower right is the River A'an or Avon. Follow it up swing left and you can see the cliffs above its source in Loch Avon in the heart of the Cairngorms. The snow-capped mountain on the left is Ben Avon, with a line of separate tops. The prominent ridge between Ben Avon and Glen Avon is Da Dhruim Lom, marked by the glen of Caol Ghleinn.
Ben Avon and Glen Avon
The wide river at lower right is the River A'an or Avon. Follow it up swing left and you can see the cliffs above its source in Loch Avon in the heart of the Cairngorms. The snow-capped mountain on the left is Ben Avon, with a line of separate tops. The prominent ridge between Ben Avon and Glen Avon is Da Dhruim Lom, marked by the glen of Caol Ghleinn.
Glen Builg and Strath Avon The snow in the foreground is on the eastern end of Ben Avon. To the right is Glen Builg, which joins the River Avon almost in the centre of the view, and then steep-sided Strath Avon continues towards the left. The Ladder Hills are at upper right and Ben Rinnes is just visible left of centre on the horizon.
Glen Builg and Strath Avon
The snow in the foreground is on the eastern end of Ben Avon. To the right is Glen Builg, which joins the River Avon almost in the centre of the view, and then steep-sided Strath Avon continues towards the left. The Ladder Hills are at upper right and Ben Rinnes is just visible left of centre on the horizon.
Glen Avon and Fèith Bhàit The River Avon marks Glen Avon at lower left. It is joined by the River Builg, from lower right, at Inchrory, and continues down Strath Avon to the left. Above Inchrory is a flat boggy area drained by Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don. The distant snow-capped hills are the Ladder Hills.
Glen Avon and Fèith Bhàit
The River Avon marks Glen Avon at lower left. It is joined by the River Builg, from lower right, at Inchrory, and continues down Strath Avon to the left. Above Inchrory is a flat boggy area drained by Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don. The distant snow-capped hills are the Ladder Hills.
Inchrory Inchrory has escaped the fate of many a Highand shooting lodge, being still in good condition and in use. From up here the tennis court and walled garden can be seen.
Inchrory
Inchrory has escaped the fate of many a Highand shooting lodge, being still in good condition and in use. From up here the tennis court and walled garden can be seen.
Inchrory and Fèith Bhàit Inchrory is at the bottom of this view, and above it the road that links it to Corgarff via Delnadamph can be seen winding round the flank of Cairn Culchavie. Below the road is the pale boggy expanse from which the Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don, emerges. The snow-capped mountain at upper right is Morven.
Inchrory and Fèith Bhàit
Inchrory is at the bottom of this view, and above it the road that links it to Corgarff via Delnadamph can be seen winding round the flank of Cairn Culchavie. Below the road is the pale boggy expanse from which the Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don, emerges. The snow-capped mountain at upper right is Morven.
Lagganauld The deserted house and outbuildings stands on a magnificent but remote site above Inchrory.
Lagganauld
The deserted house and outbuildings stands on a magnificent but remote site above Inchrory.
Lagganauld This is the track down from the abandoned buildings at Lagganauld to Inchrory.
Lagganauld
This is the track down from the abandoned buildings at Lagganauld to Inchrory.
Gully at Lagganauld The burn has carved a deep gully through the Inchrory Limestone below Lagganauld. The view is dominated by Ben Avon.
Gully at Lagganauld
The burn has carved a deep gully through the Inchrory Limestone below Lagganauld. The view is dominated by Ben Avon.
Inchrory Limestone The old maps show at least one lime kiln beside the track between Inchrory and Lagganauld, suggesting that this is part of former limestone quarrying.
Inchrory Limestone
The old maps show at least one lime kiln beside the track between Inchrory and Lagganauld, suggesting that this is part of former limestone quarrying.
Dandelion Pappus (Taraxacum) This is the seed head of one of the 250 or so species of Dandelion found in Britain and Ireland.
Dandelion Pappus (Taraxacum)
This is the seed head of one of the 250 or so species of Dandelion found in Britain and Ireland.
Strath Avon The wide flat floor of Strath Avon suggests that at some point there must have been a loch here.
Strath Avon
The wide flat floor of Strath Avon suggests that at some point there must have been a loch here.
Looking down Glen Avon
Looking down Glen Avon
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Carn Fiaclach is located at Grid Ref: NJ1706 (Lat: 57.142495, Lng: -3.3723219)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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