Càrn na Caim

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Carn na Caim
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Carn na Caim
Highest point
Elevation 941 m (3,087 ft) [1]
Prominence 327 m (1,073 ft)
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 56°54′42″N4°10′28″W / 56.9117°N 4.1744°W / 56.9117; -4.1744
Geography
Location Highland / Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Parent range Grampian Mountains
OS grid NN677821
Topo map OS Landranger 42

Carn na Caim (941 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland. It lies on the border of Highland and Perth and Kinross, east of the Pass of Drumochter.

Located on a high plateau, Carn na Caim is the higher of the two Munros above the Pass. The climb to the summit is soggy in many places around the peak, but the views from the top are fine. [2]

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References

  1. "Carn na Caim". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Carn na Caim". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2019.