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Carn Liath (Beinn a' Ghlo)

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
975 m (3198 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.
NN93616987
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
181 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 peak (Hill of the mist)
 

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
Carn Liath is the smallest of the Beinn a' Ghlo group. It is a compact mountain with single long ridge twisting N from the summit towards Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain. The lower slopes are deep heather and the upper slopes grass with stony areas.

Most slope inclines are moderate with many stony areas but no cliffs. There is a well trodden path up the SW face of Carn Liath and this path continues along the summit ridge to Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Liath include
 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

Clouds rolling over the summit, Carn Liath.

© Tom Cowley
Image by Tom Cowley

Approaching Carn Liath.

© Mike Watson
Image by Mike Watson

Carn Liath from Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain

© Allan Taylor
Image by Allan Taylor

Carn Liath, Beinn a' Ghlo, seen from the A9 near Blair Atholl.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Cairngorms
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Derry Cairngorm
by Metcheck
Carn Liath Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Carn Liath
22.2 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
30.0 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
30.4 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
30.5 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
34.2 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
36.5 km
Eagle View Guest House
Perth Road Newtonmore
36.7 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
36.9 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn Liath.

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  Routes that include Carn Liath
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1480 m 22.38 km 7 hrs Carn nan Gabhar, Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain and Carn Liath  Beinn a' Ghlo is a classic route on moderate heather/grass slopes leading to stony summits. This complex mountain could be difficult to navigate in poor visibility.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Liath

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Liath

Summit cairn of Carn Nan Gabhar 28/06/2010

© Niall MacKinnon
Image by Niall MacKinnon

Carn Liath 15/05/2010

© Alan Cantwell
Image by Alan Cantwell

Got of to a nice early start on a fine morning. Arrived in the mist on summit. Mist cleared half way along ridge. The rest of the day was very clear.

© BRUCE SLOAN
Image by BRUCE SLOAN

Not a great pic as its a still taken with movie camera.Near end of Oct09 quite cold, first time we had to rap up. Straight-forward mountains here.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie
View All 14 Baggers Images for Carn Liath
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Leon Mooney
wrote on
July 23, 2010
Climbed on 22/7/10 starting from the usual road-side space near Monzie. This was the day after Perth was flooded, so the flat area around the foot of this hill need several detours to avoid the mud and marsh. Ascent was a slog despite the fine path, but this was more than compensated for by the excellent views at the summit, especially that of Parts 2 and 3 of Beinn a' Ghlo. Didn't stay long at the top as I was being bothered by a couple of wasps.
Mike Ramsay
wrote on
April 6, 2009
Fine walk on a clear sunny April day. Cold & very windy on tops but a good challenge with great views (especially of the Cairngorms) & interesting corries all over the place. Two notes of caution - the relentless, often boggy, trudge back out through Glen Girnaig, an unspoilt wilderness, after steep rocky descent from Airgiod Beinn. Also echo previous entry about access road - follow road to Glen Fender & Monzie (right just before Old Br. of Tilt) after 2m take right fork for 1m to wee car park (6 max but parking on roadside short of this before cattle-grid) just short of Monzie at L.Moraig.
Hilary Neilson
wrote on
September 25, 2007
Just a hint on the approach roads, the area is a rabbit warren of little roads and tracks, easy to miss the one you want, from the South, as you enter Blair Atholl there is a Petrol Station and a Hotel, 100 yards from the Bridge of Tilt Hotel is a turning on the right, signposted Glen Fendoch, keep going until the road splits in 2, and take the right hand road signposted Monzie, this takes you to the Loch and the carpark. Cant really comment on the mountain, didnt see much of it, another pea soup day.
Peter Wilson
wrote on
August 5, 2007
What a day - 3 Munros - visability excellent - a bit windy on the peaks but otherwise excellent - one of the best days ever for great walking and stunning 360 degree views - no navigation issues on a day like this but the route described turns south after descent from Airgoid Beinn but there is a path if you continue SSW (not on map) but visible on a clear day from descent
Graham Woodcock
wrote on
April 22, 2007
Climbed in April 2007. Sadly most of the day was spent in cloud, but I would come back here on a clear day. I really recommend doing the whole range but in low cloud it can be difficult to find the descent to the col leading to Carn nan Gabhar - I wasn't the only one to miss it today!
 
 

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