Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Carn a' Ghrianain
In or near Spean Bridge.
Carn a' Ghrianain — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Spean Bridge · 5.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carn a' Ghrianain is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Carn a' Ghrianain is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the rugged landscape characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent with rewarding views of the surrounding terrain. The area is suitable for experienced walkers and offers a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9391, -4.9258
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH34 4DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Spean Bridge — 5.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616800 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Low Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Carn Nan Druidhneach, dun site
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Druim Liath
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
New Bridge, Invergloy
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Belford Mausoleum
Follies · 1.3 km
Belford Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Loch Lochy
Lakes · 1.6 km
Invergloy Platform railway station
Forts · 2.0 km
Torr a' Challtuinn
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Clunes
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.3 km
Coire Ceirsle Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Loch Lochy
Natural landmarks · 3.4 km
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Carn Nan Druidhneach, dun site
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Druim Liath
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New Bridge, Invergloy
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📷 2Follies · Scottish Highlands
Belford Mausoleum
Belford Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 2Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Belford Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Carn a' Ghrianain
Places to stay
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Moy Bridge informal campsite
Moy Bridge informal campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Glas-dhoire Trailblazer Rest
Glas-dhoire Trailblazer Rest — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Bunroy Caravan & Camping Park
Bunroy Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn a' Ghrianain?
- Carn a' Ghrianain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH34 4DY).
- What is Carn a' Ghrianain?
- Carn a' Ghrianain — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Carn a' Ghrianain?
- The nearest railway station is Spean Bridge, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH34 4DY.
- How do I get to Carn a' Ghrianain?
- The nearest railway station is Spean Bridge, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH34 4DY.