Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalagain, Beinn a' Ghlo
Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalagain is the central Munro peak on mighty Beinn a' Ghlo, its grassy slopes dominate the view on the southern side of Glen Tilt.
Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalagain, Beinn a' Ghlo
| Height | 1070m |
| Prominence | 222m |
| Meaning | mountain of mist - hieght of the corrie of round blisters |
| Lists | Munros (M66) |
| Location | Glen Tilt to Glen Brerachan, Gaick and Atholl |
| Grid Ref | NN946724 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.83105, -3.72933 |
Mighty Beinn a' Ghlo is a complex mountain range of crests and peaks, with Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain being the central Munro summit. Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain towers above the southern sides of Glen Tilt, though is for the most part hidden behind Càrn Liath when viewing from the A9.
Starting from above Blair Atholl, most hillwalkers will hike up Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain with the other Munro summits in the Beinn a' Ghlo range. This is a superb route along long crests with faint paths to follow, returning to Blair Atholl on a delightful path and estate track.
Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain's location encourages more exploration in fine weather, with options to extend to the nearby Corbett of Ben Vuirich or hiking westwards to bag nearby peaks of Càrn a' Chlamain, Beinn Mheadhonach or even Beinn Dearg.
Routes up Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalagain
Beinn a' Ghlo from Blair Atholl | |
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Hillwalking route on Beinn a’ Ghlo above Blair Atholl and Glen Tilt. This vast massif has 3 Munros: Càrn Liath, Bràigh Chruinn-bhalgain and Càrn nan Gabhar. Peaks : 3 Munros
Ascent : 1350m (4430ft) Distance : 20km (12m) Time : 7:15hr* | |
Beinn a' Ghlo to Beinn Dearg | |
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A long hillwalking route over 5 Munros and a Corbett above Glen Bruar and Glen Tilt, including peaks on Beinn a’ Ghlo, Càrn a’ Chlamain and Beinn Dearg. Peaks : 5 Munros, 1 Corbett
Ascent : 2850m (9350ft) Distance : 42km (26m) Time : 15hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
