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

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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.
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Place summary
Carn Liath is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the Monadhliath range, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers opportunities for walking and hiking, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, characteristic of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3259, -3.3562
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616607 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Liath?
- Carn Liath is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9DL).
- What is Carn Liath?
- Carn Liath — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Carn Liath?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9DL.
- How do I get to Carn Liath?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9DL. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.