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Morven (Scottish Gaelic: A' Mhòr Bheinn) is a mountain in Sutherland, in the Highland Region of Scotland. The mountain is classed as a Graham and, at 706 metres. Caithness and Sutherland are generally quite low lying.
Summary. Morven - the highest summit in Caithness - is a hill of great character, rising in isolation as a majestic conical peak. This route makes the ascent before continuing over the moors to reach Maiden Pap, which is something of a Morven in miniature, though even steeper.
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Jan 13, 2017 · MORVEN, CAITHNESS. Morven, in Caithness, can be seen from the Cairngorms to Orkney and is a proper, pointy peak high above the Flow Country and desolate moorland. Much of the higher parts of this walk are pathless and rough going in heather but the isolation is wonderful – golden eagles can be seen but it is more difficult to spot a human.
Morven. Morven is the highest point in Caithness and a very fine and steep-sided conical peak. It is a wonderful viewpoint, best ascended from the road end at Braemore.
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Mar 21, 2024 · Climb Morven – the highest point of Caithness, Morven is a mighty conical hill with fabulous view of the surrounding Flow Country. Nearby, Maiden Pap is a Morven in miniature, although much steeper.
Walk: Morven wilderness. Braemore, Highland. ★★★★. This is a walk unlike any other in Scotland. Morven, Caithness (not to be confused with Morven, Aberdeenshire) is the highest summit in the region and looks more like an Icelandic volcano than a Highland hill; its extremely steep, grassy sides taper to a windswept summit with fantastic ...
Morven (Scottish Gaelic: A' Mhòr Bheinn) is a mountain in Caithness, in the Highland Region of Scotland. The hill is classed as a Graham and, at 706 metres, its summit is the highest point in the county of Caithness. Caithness is generally quite low lying. Morven's relative height and conical appearance makes it a prominent feature of the ...