Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,013 m · 3,323 ft
- Drop
- 170 m
- Grid ref
- NM 909 960
- Range
- Knoydart to Glen Kingie
- County
- Highland
Summit: Outcrop.
Garbh Chioch Mhor is a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, 1,013 m (3,323 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan, is 30.8 km with 1,860 m of ascent and takes 10 to 14 hours.
Routes up Garbh Chioch Mhor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garbh Chioch Mhor from Strathan Shortest | 29.4 km | 1,960 m | 10–13.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Strathan |
| Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan Least climb | 30.8 km | 1,860 m | 10–14 h | Hard | 4/5 | Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road |
Garbh Chioch Mhor on its own (1)
Rounds that include Garbh Chioch Mhor (1)
Hard
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New
Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan
Strathan, Loch Arkaig
30.8 km · 1860 m · 10–14 h
Map
Summit at NM 909 960 (57.0085, -5.4443). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
- Sgurr na CicheMunro1040 m · 0.9 km
- Sgurr nan CoireachanMunro954 m · 2.4 km
- Beinn an AodainnCorbett887 m · 2.7 km
- Bidein a' ChabairCorbett868 m · 3.7 km
- Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidhCorbett835 m · 4.2 km
- Carn MorCorbett830 m · 5.2 km
- Sgurr a' Choire-bheitheCorbett913 m · 5.7 km
- Sgurr MorMunro1003 m · 5.9 km
Questions about Garbh Chioch Mhor
- How high is Garbh Chioch Mhor?
- Garbh Chioch Mhor is 1,013 m (3,323 ft) high, a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig. The summit is at grid reference NM 909 960.
- How long does it take to climb Garbh Chioch Mhor?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Garbh Chioch Mhor from Strathan, takes 10 to 13.5 hours: 29.4 km with 1,960 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Garbh Chioch Mhor?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan, starting from Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road (NM 996 942): 30.8 km and 1,860 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Garbh Chioch Mhor?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.