The Carn Mairg group from Invervar
A horseshoe over four Munros on the north side of Glen Lyon: Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg and Meall nan Aighean.
- Distance
- 18.8 km
- Ascent
- 1290 m
- Time
- 6.5–9 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1043 m
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About this walk
The Carn Mairg group from Invervar is a hard 18.8 km circular walk with 1,290 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 9 hours. It starts at Invervar, Glen Lyon (grid reference NN 665 482). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Carn Mairg at 1,043 m.
This is the classic round of the hills north of Glen Lyon, often called 'the longest glen in Scotland'. From Invervar, the route climbs through woods by the Invervar Burn onto Carn Gorm.
A broad ridge leads to Meall Garbh and on to Carn Mairg, the highest of the group, before turning south-east to Meall nan Aighean and back down to the glen. The ridge is grassy and bouldery, with fence posts as a guide in places.
Route
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1
Carn Gorm
Climb through the woods by the Invervar Burn, then up the slopes of Carn Gorm.
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2
Meall Garbh and Carn Mairg
Follow the broad ridge north-east to Meall Garbh and on to Carn Mairg.
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3
Meall nan Aighean
Turn south-east to Meall nan Aighean and descend back to Invervar.
Summits
1030 m
968 m
1043 m
982 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Carn Mairg group from Invervar take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–9 hours for the 18.8 km route, which has 1,290 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 Invervar, Glen Lyon (grid reference NN 665 482). Small car park at Invervar.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Path through woods, then grassy and bouldery broad ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Carn Mairg (1043 m, Munro); Carn Gorm (1030 m, Munro); Meall na Aighean (982 m, Munro); Meall Garbh (968 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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