Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Càrn a' Mhàim
Càrn a' Mhàim — Scottish mountain situated in the inner part of the Cairngorms range.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ptarmigan Station · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Càrn a' Mhàim is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Scottish mountain situated in the inner part of the Cairngorms range". Coordinates: 57.0369°, -3.6584°.
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Official information
Càrn a' Mhàim is a mountain located in the Cairngorms, known for its challenging ascent and stunning views. It is connected to Ben Macdui by a narrow ridge, making it a popular route for hikers seeking adventure in the Scottish Highlands.
From the Wikipedia article
Càrn a' Mhàim is a Scottish mountain situated in the inner part of the Cairngorms range, some 15 kilometres west of Braemar in the county of Aberdeenshire.
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Background
Description
The mountain is located on one of the two long ridges which radiate south from Ben Macdhui; it reaches a height of 1037 metres (3402 feet) and along with Macdhui and Derry Cairngorm forms the central body of the Cairngorms that lie between the two major passes of the Lairig Ghru and the Lairig an Laoigh. The mountain is notable in that it has the only ridge walk of any significance in the Cairngorms range. Its name translates from the Gaelic as "Cairn of the large rounded hill", when viewed from the south it does appear as rounded, although in reality the mountain is a north-south oriented ridge. Another possible meaning of the name is "Hill of the Pass" derived from mam or mhaim, meaning…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0369, -3.6584
- Address
- Cairngorms, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Ptarmigan Station — 9.7 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3403854 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Càrn a' Mhàim (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Carn a' Mhaim from Ben Macdhui.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Càrn a' Mhàim?
- Càrn a' Mhàim is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Càrn a' Mhàim?
- Càrn a' Mhàim — Scottish mountain situated in the inner part of the Cairngorms range.
- How do I get to Càrn a' Mhàim?
- The nearest railway station is Ptarmigan Station, about 9.7 km away. Its coordinates are 57.0369°, -3.6584°.
- Is Càrn a' Mhàim free to visit?
- Yes, Càrn a' Mhàim is free to enter.