Carn Daimh

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Carn Daimh

Carn Daimh, located in Banffshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill/mountain in the eastern part of the country. Standing at an elevation of approximately 704 meters (2,310 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill/mountain is part of the Cairngorms National Park, a vast and diverse area known for its rugged beauty and rich wildlife. Carn Daimh is situated in close proximity to other notable peaks, such as Ben Rinnes to the west and Tap o' Noth to the east, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The terrain of Carn Daimh is characterized by rolling hills, heather moorlands, and scattered boulders. The ascent to the summit can be challenging, but the reward is well worth the effort. On clear days, the views from the top extend for miles, encompassing the nearby mountain ranges, glens, and the sparkling waters of the North Sea.

The hill/mountain provides a habitat for various species of flora and fauna, including heather, mosses, and lichens, as well as birds of prey such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons. It is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and ptarmigans.

Carn Daimh attracts visitors throughout the year, with summer months offering the best weather conditions for outdoor activities. Hiking, hillwalking, and photography are popular pursuits, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of this picturesque corner of Banffshire.

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Carn Daimh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.307968/-3.3601052 or Grid Reference NJ1824. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit area of Cairn Ellick

Cairn Ellick is a modest hill, an outlying top of another, Carn Daimh; much of it is covered with planted conifers. The summit area is heather covered and there's a small cairn where the two hill walkers are standing. The highest point however is reckoned to be at the camera position.

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Speyside Way approaching from south-south-west

The long distance path high on the slopes of Cairn Ellick having climbed from the direction of Tomintoul. The path turns sharply right, (NNW.) at the signpost and climbs further, almost to the hill's summit.

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Path rising to summit of Carn Diamh

The path is climbing from the south-east through something of an avenue of pine trees. Curiously, the route of the Speyside Way avoids the summit by contouring around the west side, yet it passes within thirty vertical metres of the top.

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Mountain bikers below summit of Carn Diamh

The bikers are on the final stage of their climb though not all will necessarily visit the summit, even the rough track they're using passes close to the highest point and a branch of it does indeed go there.

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Coniferous plantation with cabin in Coire na Fuaraig

The cabin is leaning and is presumably out of current use; it's on the north side of a forest ride with a thin but clear path.

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Forest road climbing towards Coire na Fuaraig

The road is on the north side of a minor hill, Tom a' Chor and is climbing to the east. It's clearly a forestry road and will probably have served as access for a gravel pit but its current major use must be by mountain bikers.

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Prominent tree beside access road for Inverchor

Inverchor is a remote house on the east side of the valley of the Chabet Water; in the image it's hidden by the lower trees. The distant hill is Carn Diamh.

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