Carn Mòr

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Carn Mòr

Carn Mor Summit The Trig Point at the summit of Carn Mor 804m (Corbett)
Carn Mor Summit Credit: Ralph Greig

Carn Mòr is a prominent hill located in Banffshire, a historical county in the northeast of Scotland. Standing at an impressive height of 804 meters (2,638 feet), it is considered one of the most notable peaks in the region.

Situated within the Cairngorms National Park, Carn Mòr offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Grampian Mountains and the Spey Valley. The hill is composed mainly of granite, which gives it a distinctive appearance and adds to its allure for hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts.

Carn Mòr is known for its varied terrain, with steep slopes and rocky crags, making it a challenging but rewarding destination for outdoor activities. It is a popular choice for hillwalkers and mountaineers who are drawn to its rugged beauty and sense of adventure. The summit provides a sense of accomplishment as it offers stunning vistas of the vast wilderness below.

The hill is adorned with an array of flora and fauna, including heather, juniper, and alpine plants. Wildlife such as red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles can also be spotted in the area, adding to the natural splendor of Carn Mòr.

Access to Carn Mòr is relatively straightforward, with various paths and trails leading to its summit. However, caution should be exercised as weather conditions can change rapidly, and appropriate equipment and navigation skills are advised. Whether you are seeking a challenging ascent or simply a peaceful escape into nature, Carn Mòr is an exquisite destination that showcases the raw beauty of Scotland's highlands.

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Carn Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.249877/-3.2184776 or Grid Reference NJ2618. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carn Mor Summit The Trig Point at the summit of Carn Mor 804m (Corbett)
Carn Mor Summit
The Trig Point at the summit of Carn Mor 804m (Corbett)
Summit Monadh an t-Sluichd Leith A small cairn on the summit of Monadh an t-Sluichd Leith 800m (Corbett Top).
Summit Monadh an t-Sluichd Leith
A small cairn on the summit of Monadh an t-Sluichd Leith 800m (Corbett Top).
Peat bogs in the Ladder hills Ground conditions in the area here are peat bogs
Peat bogs in the Ladder hills
Ground conditions in the area here are peat bogs
Cairns on slope of Geal Charn Mor Gentle slopes on the Ladder Hills between Strathdon and the Braes of Glenlivet.
Cairns on slope of Geal Charn Mor
Gentle slopes on the Ladder Hills between Strathdon and the Braes of Glenlivet.
Upper reaches of the Ladder Burn The Ladder Path can be seen to the left of the gully containing the burn.
Upper reaches of the Ladder Burn
The Ladder Path can be seen to the left of the gully containing the burn.
Cladonia lichens west of Dun Muir A flattish area covered in moss and lichens in the Ladder Hills.
Cladonia lichens west of Dun Muir
A flattish area covered in moss and lichens in the Ladder Hills.
Peat hags near Dun Muir A view towards Letterach from the extensive peat hags west of Dun Muir.
Peat hags near Dun Muir
A view towards Letterach from the extensive peat hags west of Dun Muir.
A Northwesterly gale buffets the Ladder Hills The back-packs acting as sails, it was impossible to walk directly along the summit plateau. Instead, a 'tacking' route was required.
A Northwesterly gale buffets the Ladder Hills
The back-packs acting as sails, it was impossible to walk directly along the summit plateau. Instead, a 'tacking' route was required.
Summit Stone I think this is the same Dun Muir summit stone shown in another photo for this grid ref. It is of a tapered shape and says "ONE" on the side shown here and on the other, something like "MAK?" or "MAN?".
Summit Stone
I think this is the same Dun Muir summit stone shown in another photo for this grid ref. It is of a tapered shape and says "ONE" on the side shown here and on the other, something like "MAK?" or "MAN?".
Ladder Hills above Scalan
Ladder Hills above Scalan
Slochd Burn Meandering below Carn Mor in the Ladder Hills
Slochd Burn
Meandering below Carn Mor in the Ladder Hills
Plantation near Scalan West of Slochd Burn.
Plantation near Scalan
West of Slochd Burn.
Dun Muir summit stone marker A small flat topped stone marking the summit of Dun Muir at 754m.  Snow not so deep and able to follow the tracks of a snowmobile
Dun Muir summit stone marker
A small flat topped stone marking the summit of Dun Muir at 754m. Snow not so deep and able to follow the tracks of a snowmobile
Trig Point summit Carn Mor Snow shoes off and planning the descent route back to Glen Nochty.
Trig Point summit Carn Mor
Snow shoes off and planning the descent route back to Glen Nochty.
Caochan Cuil ('nook of the small stream') A peaty ravine in the Ladder Hills, at the head of one of the branches of the Slochd Burn, very dry after a period of warm dry weather.
Caochan Cuil ('nook of the small stream')
A peaty ravine in the Ladder Hills, at the head of one of the branches of the Slochd Burn, very dry after a period of warm dry weather.
Looking towards Carn Mor Carn Mor (804m) is the highest point in the Ladder Hills.
Looking towards Carn Mor
Carn Mor (804m) is the highest point in the Ladder Hills.
Carn Mor summit plateau Looking down a spur which can be descended to Glenlivet.
Carn Mor summit plateau
Looking down a spur which can be descended to Glenlivet.
Dun Muir Looking across the peat bogs to Carn Mor, the highest top in the Ladder Hills.
Dun Muir
Looking across the peat bogs to Carn Mor, the highest top in the Ladder Hills.
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Carn Mòr is located at Grid Ref: NJ2618 (Lat: 57.249877, Lng: -3.2184776)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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Located within 500m of 57.249877,-3.2184776
Càrn Mòr
Corbett: yes
Ele: 804
Graham: no
Marilyn: yes
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Prominence: 349
Lat/Long: 57.249801/-3.2182974
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S8752
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.2498612/-3.2184039
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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