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The walk
The walk starts from the car park at Loch Moraig, above Blair Atholl, and goes out and back. A hill track heads east across the moor, and a path then climbs the south-west slope to the summit of Carn Liath (976 m), whose name means grey cairn. It is the first of the three Munros of Beinn a' Ghlo. The route is split between path and track.
It is 9.2 km with 636 m of ascent; allow about 4½ hours. The grade is Hard because of the steep, eroded ground on the upper slope, which can be slippery and needs care on the way down.
The summit is exposed, and in mist or poor weather you need a map, compass and a check of the forecast; use your judgement about turning back. In winter the steep upper slope can be icy and needs ice axe and crampons. There are no mapped water sources on the route.
Loch Moraig is reached by the minor road that climbs from Blair Atholl, and the car park charges a fee. Blair Atholl station is about 4 km away.
Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.
Good to know
- The first of the three Munros of Beinn a' Ghlo above Blair Atholl
- A steep, eroded path up the south-west slope
- Carn Liath means grey cairn
Summits on the way
- Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath 976 m
Getting there
Start: Loch Moraig · Pay and display. 56.78255, -3.79313
Places to stay nearby
Rooms in and around Blair Atholl: Booking.com → Expedia →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line and figures come from OpenStreetMap and our own checks; take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
