Càrn Gorm, Glen Lyon
Càrn Gorm, the most distinctive of four Munros above Glen Lyon, has a broad ridge leading to a flat summit often corniced on its eastern side in winter.
Càrn Gorm, Glen Lyon
| Height | 1030m |
| Prominence | 187m |
| Meaning | blue cairn |
| Lists | Munros (M102) |
| Location | Glen Lyon east, Rannoch Moor to Loch Tay |
| Grid Ref | NN635501 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.62245, -4.22709 |
| Munro tops | An Sgòrr (925m) |
Forests cover the lower ground south of Càrn Gorm, above which grass covers most of the mountain's slopes. Rocky further up, fine views are had from its summit.
Most people approach Càrn Gorm from Invervar in Glen Lyon. This leads through North Chesthill Estate, which for many years has been the focus of access issues.
Routes up Càrn Gorm
Glen Lyon Munros | |
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Hiking route up the Munros north of Glen Lyon: Meall na Aighean, Càrn Mairg, Meall Garbh and Càrn Gorm, with option to extend to the Corbett Beinn Dearg nearby. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:40hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.