Loch Moraig via Carn Liath up Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar: route map, distance and time
1,122 m · Cairngorms
Carn nan Gabhar is the 1122m highest top of Beinn a' Ghlo near Blair Atholl, a Munro on a long circuit from Loch Moraig.
A track and path climb Carn Liath. The ridge leads over Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain and Airgiod Bheinn to Carn nan Gabhar.
Loch Moraig via Carn Liath at a glance
| Distance | 13.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 867 m |
| Time up | 4h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 6h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Loch Moraig car park (above Blair Atholl) |
| Start grid reference | NN 907 667 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 971 733 |
Loch Moraig via Carn Liath map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Loch Moraig via Carn Liath takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 25m | 5h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 4h 10m | 6h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 5h 10m | 8h 30m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:41. Start by 08:46 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:38. Start by 08:43 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS Southeastern Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar
Carn nan Gabhar is the 1122m highest top of Beinn a' Ghlo near Blair Atholl, a Munro on a long circuit from Loch Moraig. More about Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Airgiod Bheinn (1,062 m), 1.6 km south-west
- Beinn a Ghlo - Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (1,070 m), 2.7 km west
- Beinn a' Ghlo - Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (1,070 m), 2.7 km west
Challenges that include Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 907 667, the summit at NN 971 733), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Loch Moraig via Carn Liath: questions and answers
How far is Loch Moraig via Carn Liath?
Loch Moraig via Carn Liath is 13.6 km one way to the summit of Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar, with 867 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 27.2 km.
How long does Loch Moraig via Carn Liath take?
About 4h 10m to the summit of Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar and 6h 55m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 8h 30m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Loch Moraig via Carn Liath?
Loch Moraig via Carn Liath starts from Loch Moraig car park (above Blair Atholl). The grid reference is NN 907 667.
Is Loch Moraig via Carn Liath suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Loch Moraig via Carn Liath today?
By 08:46 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn nan Gabhar today is 16:41, Loch Moraig via Carn Liath takes about 6h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Loch Moraig via Carn Liath?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).