Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Carn Liath
Carn Liath — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Rob Burke — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carn Liath 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Carn Liath is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, characteristic of the region's natural landscape. The mountain is a popular destination for walkers and climbers, offering various routes for different skill levels. Its elevation and prominent position provide a striking backdrop for outdoor activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.9615, -3.5875
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612361 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Càrn Liath
Mountains & hills · 0.0 km

Càrn Bhac - Càrn Liath
Mountains & hills · 0.1 km

Geal Charn NE Top
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km

Buachaille Brèige
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km

Buachaille Breige
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km

Buachaille Breige West Top
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km

Top of the Battery
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km

Carn Damhaireach
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km

Càrn Damhaireach
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km

Aultannich
Historic houses · 2.5 km

Carn Na Moine
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km

Ruighe nan Clach
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Nearby
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Càrn Liath
Càrn Liath — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 815 m.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Càrn Bhac - Càrn Liath
Càrn Bhac - Càrn Liath — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Geal Charn NE Top
Geal Charn NE Top — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, 797 m.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Buachaille Brèige
Buachaille Brèige — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 728 m.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Buachaille Breige
Buachaille Breige — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Buachaille Breige West Top
Buachaille Breige West Top — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, 719 m.
Where to eat & stay near Carn Liath
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Rucksacks Braemar
Rucksacks Braemar — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Fife Arms Hotel
Fife Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Braemar Caravan Park
Braemar Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Invercauld Arms Hotel
Invercauld Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glen Feshie Hostel
Glen Feshie Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
More mountains in this region
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag — Named summit at 936 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
A' Chailleach
A' Chailleach — Named summit at 997 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
A' Chailleach
A' Chailleach — Named summit at 930 m.
📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Liath?
- Carn Liath is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Carn Liath?
- Carn Liath — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Carn Liath?
- Its coordinates are 56.9615°, -3.5875°.