Beinn a' Ghlò from Loch Moraig
Three Munros on 'the mountain of the veil', a complex massif above Glen Tilt.
- Distance
- 22.6 km
- Ascent
- 1260 m
- Time
- 7.5–10 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1122 m
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About this walk
Beinn a' Ghlò from Loch Moraig is a hard 22.6 km out-and-back walk with 1,260 m of ascent, taking 7.5 to 10 hours. It starts at Loch Moraig car park (grid reference NN 914 668). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Carn nan Gabhar (Beinn a' Ghlo) at 1,122 m.
Beinn a' Ghlò is a sprawling mountain of deep corries and ridges, with three Munros. From Loch Moraig, the route climbs the steep, eroded path up Carn Liath, then follows a fine curving ridge to Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain.
A further climb leads to Carn nan Gabhar, the highest point. The return retraces the route.
Route
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1
Carn Liath
Follow the track from Loch Moraig and climb the steep path up Carn Liath.
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2
The ridge
Follow the curving ridge to Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain.
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3
Carn nan Gabhar
Continue to Carn nan Gabhar, then retrace the route.
Summits
Carn Liath (Beinn a' Ghlo)
976 m
Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (Beinn a' Ghlo)
1070 m
Carn nan Gabhar (Beinn a' Ghlo)
1122 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn a' Ghlò from Loch Moraig take?
- Most walkers take 7.5–10 hours for the 22.6 km route, which has 1,260 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Loch Moraig car park (grid reference NN 914 668). Small car park near Loch Moraig, above Blair Atholl.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Blair Atholl station is about 5 km away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Steep, eroded path up Carn Liath; good ridges; stony summits.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Carn nan Gabhar (Beinn a' Ghlo) (1122 m, Munro); Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (Beinn a' Ghlo) (1070 m, Munro); Carn Liath (Beinn a' Ghlo) (976 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go. Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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