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Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1006 m (3300 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN47229035
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
127 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Grey cairn like peak
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
The summit of Carn Liath is a gentle rise on a broad ridge running NE for more than 4km to terminate in the crags of Coire a Bhein.

To the N of this ridge there are gentle slopes down to the Glenshirra Forest but to the S, steeper slopes are punctuated by the crags of Coire nan Gall and Coire Dubh.

S of the summit a broad ridge leads down to Na Cnapanan from where easy access to the path in Coire Ardair can be attained. To the W of this ridge are steep heather slopes into Coire Ardair.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Liath [Loch Laggan] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]

Path from Aberarder up Coill-a` Choire, passing NW through birch wood, see Meall an t-Snaim ahead. About 100m into the wood look out for small cairn on right which marks the path up to Na Cnapanan and then Carn Liath.

© Ian Swann
Image by Ian Swann

Summit cairn on Carn Liath

© Atlas Keir
Image by Atlas Keir

Carn Laith seen from the plateau of Creag Meagaidh with Coire Ardair below.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Looking back to Carn Liath from Stob Poite Coire Ardair

© David Parry
Image by David Parry
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn a Chaorainn
by Metcheck
Carn Liath [Loch Laggan] Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]
14.7 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
15.3 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
15.4 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
15.5 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
18.8 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
19.9 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
20.9 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
22.1 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
25.6 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
25.9 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
26.1 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
26.6 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
26.8 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn Liath [Loch Laggan].

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  Routes that include Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1334 m 20.46 km 6.5 hrs Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]  Long but relatively easy route. Approach is on well maintained path, but summit of Creag Meagaidh may be difficult to locate in poor visibility. Descent path is muddy in places. Coire Ardair is beautiful, and the views from route to Carn Liath are excelle  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]

Lynda on summit of Carn Liath 27th July 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Scott on summit of Carn Liath 27th July 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Carn Liath summit on 19th march 2009 ...excellent views back on the whole walk...

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Annemarie and I at the top after doing the round from Creag Meagaidh

© Margaret Spalding
Image by Margaret Spalding
View All 11 Baggers Images for Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]
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 Comments
 
Alex Bryce
wrote on
December 30, 2006
Start walking on the path from Aberarder and once the path starts climbing keep a sharp eye out for a distinct path which begins climbing to the left. Tried building a wee cairn to mark it when I was there but may not still be there. Worth saving for a clear day as the views south would be very spectacular.
Steven Morrow
wrote on
March 29, 2005
A good beginners Munro, steep initial climb good views and if tired after Carn Liath walk over ridge turn left and goto mountain bothy, on western slope well worth the effort as an original bothy with upper floors still intact.
 
 

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