Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh

Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh

Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh is a long 'whale-back' shaped hill in the heart of Glen Affric Forest.



Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh


Height865m
Prominence201m
Meaningcairn of the rough coire
ListsCorbetts, 68
LocationSouth of Glen Affric,
Glen Affric to Glen Shiel
Grid RefNH136188
Lat/Lon57.22259, -5.08762


The long heather and grass covered 'whale back' shape of Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh sits in a fairly remote setting above woodlands of Glen Affic and Glen Moriston.

Along with neighbouring Corbett, Aonach Shasuinn, Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh can be hiked over on a fine circular route beginning from the end of the public road in Glen Affric.

Alternatively, a more challenging and slightly longer circuit on these two Corbetts heads in from Glen Moriston, adding in the Munro peaks of Sàil Chaorainn, Sgùrr nan Conbhairean and Càrn Ghluasaid on route.



Routes up Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh


Affric Corbetts

In a quiet corner of Glen Affric, paths lead to a circular hillwalking route bagging the Corbett peaks of Aonach Shasuinn and Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh.

Peaks : 2 Corbetts

Ascent : 1125m (3690ft)
Distance : 23km (14m)
Time : 7:40hr

Ceannacroc Munro & Corbett Circuit

A cycle from Ceannacroc Bridge into wilds, from where Sàil Chaorainn, Aonach Shasuinn and Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh can be linked in a remarkable high-level hike.

Peaks : 1 Munro and 2 Corbetts

Ascent : 1480m (4860ft)
Distance : 34km (21m)
Time : 8:10hr



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