Carn a' Chlamain from Glen Tilt
A long walk up beautiful Glen Tilt to a Munro with a famous view down the glen.
- Distance
- 25.3 km
- Ascent
- 970 m
- Time
- 7.5–10 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 964 m
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About this walk
Carn a' Chlamain from Glen Tilt is a hard 25.3 km out-and-back walk with 970 m of ascent, taking 7.5 to 10 hours. It starts at Old Bridge of Tilt car park (grid reference NN 876 663). It climbs Carn a' Chlamain (964 m), a Munro. The start can be reached by public transport.
Glen Tilt is one of the loveliest glens in the Highlands, and this route follows its track north from Old Bridge of Tilt. Near Forest Lodge, a stalkers' path zigzags up to Carn a' Chlamain.
The summit gives a long view down Glen Tilt. Return the same way. It's long, and much easier with a bike for the glen.
Route
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1
Glen Tilt
Follow the track north up Glen Tilt towards Forest Lodge.
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The summit
Climb the zigzag stalkers' path to the top. Come back down the way you came.
Summit
964 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Carn a' Chlamain from Glen Tilt take?
- Most walkers take 7.5–10 hours for the 25.3 km route, which has 970 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 Old Bridge of Tilt car park (grid reference NN 876 663). Car park at Old Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Blair Atholl station is a short walk away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Long glen track (cycleable); good stalkers' path to the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Carn a' Chlamain (964 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. Most people cycle the long approach track, which roughly halves the time.
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