Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh & Carn Mairg Circuit Walk
Distance : 10.5 miles/17km
Approximate Time : 390 minutes
Height Gain : 1370 metres
Further Info : OS Landranger Map 51
A stunning circular walk on the high hills of Glen Lyon with panoramic views across Perthshire and beyond. Their Gaelic names colourfully translate as: `blue hill`; `rough hill`; and `hill of sorrow`. The usual start point is at Invervar (GR 665484) where there is a small car parking area suitable for 8 cars. When it is full walkers are invited to walk elsewhere and return another day. Please don't park in the village or on the narrow glen road as this affects verge/ground conservation and the long term ecology of the glen. Take the track on the opposite side of the road, this wanders through woodland for approximately 1 mile/1.5km before emerging into the open glen near to the Invervar Burn. A stalkers path runs up the south east ridge of Carn Gorm affording great views along the length of Glen Lyon. From the summit descend slightly to An Sgorr and continue in a clockwise direction to reach Meall Garbh and onto the level stony top of Carn Mairg. A long steady descent on grassy slopes leads back to Invervar.
Please check access with North Chesthill estates (T: 01887 877267) during the stalking season as certain parts of the range may be restricted during September, October and November.
Related Links
Helpful books on walking in Perthshire
Visit Scotland Perthshire - source of above walk information
The Official Walking Site of Scotland's National Tourism Organisation
In and Around Aberfeldy
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