Carn Gorm
Munro overlooking Glen Lyon
In the group of four Munros above Glen Lyon, Carn Gorm is the most distinctive, its fine broad ridge rising from the glen leading to a flat summit often corniced on its eastern aspect in winter.Carn Gorm
| Height | 1029m |
| Prominence | 187m |
| Meaning | blue cairn |
| Lists | Munros, 103 |
| Location | Glen Lyon east, Rannoch Moor to Loch Tay |
| Grid Ref | NN635501 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.62245, -4.22709 |
Forests cover the lower ground south of Carn Gorm, above which grass covers most of the mountain's slopes. Rocky further up, fine views are had from its summit.
Most people approach Carn 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 Carn Gorm
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The four Munros of Meall na 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. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:40hr |
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