Ben Wyvis from Garbat
A huge, whaleback mountain above the Cromarty Firth, by a rebuilt path over An Cabar.
- Distance
- 13.8 km
- Ascent
- 940 m
- Time
- 5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1046 m
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About this walk
Ben Wyvis from Garbat is a moderate 13.8 km out-and-back walk with 940 m of ascent, taking 5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Garbat, A835 (grid reference NH 412 680). It climbs Glas Leathad Mor (Ben Wyvis) (1,046 m), a Munro. The start can be reached by public transport.
Ben Wyvis is a vast, grassy massif that dominates the view north of Inverness. From Garbat, a path climbs through the forest and up the steep shoulder of An Cabar.
From An Cabar, a broad, mossy ridge leads to the summit, Glas Leathad Mòr. The summit plateau is a National Nature Reserve.
Route
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1
An Cabar
Follow the path through the forest and up the steep shoulder to An Cabar.
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The summit
Follow the broad ridge to Glas Leathad Mòr. Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
Glas Leathad Mor (Ben Wyvis)
1046 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Wyvis from Garbat take?
- Most walkers take 5–6.5 hours for the 13.8 km route, which has 940 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 Garbat, A835 (grid reference NH 412 680). Forestry car park at Garbat.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Inverness–Ullapool buses pass Garbat. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Forest path; a steep, rebuilt path up An Cabar; broad, mossy ridge.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Glas Leathad Mor (Ben Wyvis) (1046 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve: please stay on the path across the summit plateau.
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