Càrn Eige

Càrn Eige rises to 1183 meters above sea level, forming a distinctive pyramid shape where three ridges meet at the highest point north of the Great Glen.

Colonel Winzer of the Ordnance Survey completed the first documented climb of Càrn Eige in 1848, leading to its inclusion in Munro's Tables by 1891.

The mountain's Gaelic name translates to 'file peak' or 'notch hill', reflecting Scotland's traditional practice of naming landmarks based on their physical characteristics.

The complete hiking circuit from Loch Affric requires 9 to 10 hours of walking time and covers more than 10 kilometers from the nearest road access point.

Càrn Eige maintains the second-highest topographic prominence in the British Isles, surpassed only by Ben Nevis, with a measurement of 1147 meters.

Location: Highland

Elevation above the sea: 1,183 m

Part of: Northwest Highlands

GPS coordinates: 57.28771,-5.11516

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11