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Carn na Caim

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
941 m (3087 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN67698212
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
232 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Cairn like peak of the curve
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
The summit of Carn na Caim is a gentle rise on the NW edge of a high moorland plateau. To the N and W of the summit the slopes have some short steep sections on what are mainly moderate inclines into Coire Cam, Coire Bhathaich and Coire Ulleim. To the S and E are the gentle undulations of high moorland.

The slopes to the N and W form a series of ridges, all of which can be ascended, but ascent is normally across the moorland from the SW where a track ascends to the plateau.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn na Caim include
 Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks.
 High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Carn na Caim

North corrie of Carn na Caim from the lower slopes of Meall Chuaich.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Carn na Caim from the track on the accent

© Scott Strathdee
Image by Scott Strathdee

Carn na Caim seen from the North on the ascent of Meall Chuaich.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

The Gentle slopes of Carn na Caim viewed from the north-west.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn Bheoil
by Metcheck
Carn na Caim Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Carn na Caim
13.4 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
13.9 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
17.3 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
17.5 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
18.2 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn na Caim.

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  Routes that include Carn na Caim
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 888 m 18.02 km 5.5 hrs Carn na Caim and A' Bhuidheanach Beag  Easy route on rather featureless high moorland plateau, which can lead to navigational problems in poor visibility. Little more than a long walk.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn na Caim

  Baggers Gallery for Carn na Caim

Distinctly unimpressed at the summit of Carn na Caim, I check the satnav for the quickest way off this damn hill 16/08/09

© Andrew Blair
Image by Andrew Blair

Wee al and myself on Carn na Caim summit on 5th april 2009

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Myself and Fernie again on Carn na Caim with Meall Chuaich just over my shoulder 6/12/08.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

Guy at the top of Carn na Caim 16th Oct 2008

© john wells
Image by john wells
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Carn na Caim and A' Bhuidheanach Beag
by Craig Cameron

Post a few words about Carn na Caim or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
Alex Bryce
wrote on
November 5, 2006
Cannot speak less highly of these two Munros - no topographical character or individuality, A9's presence spoils feeling of remoteness/wilderness/adventure (a merit of the often-wrongly-criticised Monadhliath hills), views relatively poor compared with surrounding peaks.
 
 

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