Carnan Cruithneachd
Carnan Cruithneachd is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is located in the Kintail area of Ross-shire, on the southern side of Glen Elchaig.Photo: Mick Garratt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,388 feet
- Description: mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Càrnan Cruithneachd”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Falls of Glomach and A‘ Ghlas-bheinn.
Falls of Glomach
Waterfall
Photo: Wojsyl, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Falls of Glomach, in Highland, Scotland, is one of the tallest waterfalls in Britain, with a single drop of 113 m. The falls are located approximately 18 miles east of Kyle of Lochalsh, in the historic county of Ross-shire.
A‘ Ghlas-bheinn
Peak
Photo: Nigel Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
A' Ghlas-bhienn is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the Kintail area of Ross-shire, close to the settlement of Morvich. A rocky peak, its ascent can be done in conjunction with the Falls of Glomach.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Camas Luinie and Morvich.
Camas Luinie
Hamlet
Camas Luinie is a hamlet in Lochalsh, Scottish Highlands and is in the council area of Highland. It is the start of the walk to the impressive Falls of Glomach via Glen Elchaig.
Morvich
Hamlet
Photo: Kirua, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Morvich is a settlement in Glen Shiel near the southern end of Loch Duich, and to the north of Kintail, in Lochalsh, in the Highland council area of Scotland.
Inverinate
Village
Photo: Dave Fergusson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Inverinate is a small linear village on the north shore of Loch Duich in Lochalsh, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. It is formed along the A87, about 10 miles south of Kyle of Lochalsh. Inverinate is situated 5 miles southwest of Carnan Cruithneachd.
Carnan Cruithneachd
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
57.27891° or 57° 16′ 44″ northLongitude
-5.32859° or 5° 19′ 43″ westElevation
2,388 feet (728 metres)Open location code
9C9P7MHC+HHOpenStreetMap ID
node 1432612795OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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In Other Languages
From Ladin to Welsh—“Carnan Cruithneachd” goes by many names.
- Ladin: “Carnan Cruithneachd”
- Welsh: “Carnan Cruithneachd”
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