Carn Mairg
Munro peak above Glen Lyon
In the heart of Perthshire, Carn Mairg is the highest of four Munros forming a circuit south of Schiehallion, its rocky summit overlooking heather clad slopes dropping to Glen Lyon.Carn Mairg
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| Height | 1042m |
| Prominence | 466m |
| Meaning | cairn of rust |
| Lists | Munro, 91 |
| Location | Glen Lyon, Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor |
| Grid Ref | NN685512 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.63447, -4.14604 |
Set back from Glen Lyon and out of roadside view for the most part, Carn Mairg is a grass covered mountain with bouldery ground on its crests along which lines of fenceposts aid hillwalkers' navigation.
Most people bag Carn Mairg in a circular route starting from Invervar in Glen Lyon. This leads through North Chesthill Estate, which for many years has been the focus of access issues.
Hillwalking routes up Carn Mairg
1. Glen Lyon Munros »
The four Munros of Meall nan Aighean, Carn Mairg, Meall Garbh and Carn Gorm, along with the Corbett Beinn Dearg, lie in the heart of Tayside, sandwiched between Glen Lyon and Rannoch.
Though not as high as their neighbours in the Lawers group, or as visually attractive as Schiehallion immediately to the north, they have a character of their own with some interesting features.
Ascent : 1450m (4760ft)
Distance : 17km (11m)
Time : 6:40hr
Ascent : 1450m (4760ft)
Distance : 17km (11m)
Time : 6:40hr
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