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Carn Liath, Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain & Carn nan Gabhar
Beinn A'Ghlo - The Hooded Mountian is a route in “The Beinn a' Ghlo” region / range which is located in the The West Mounth: Blair Atholl to Braemar area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footstepsThree munros to the east of Glen Tilt offer a good circuit offering many remote peaks & corries over the highest points of the Forest of Atholl. Carn nan Gabhar is the highest and most remote. A good way to reach it is via the two munros (Carn Liath & Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain) en route as listed below.
Beinn a' Ghlo is a classic scottish mountain route on moderate heather/grass slopes leading to stony summits.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 21 km/ 13 miles | 1300 m/ 4266 ft | 7 hours plus |
There are 3 munros on the route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carn Liath (Braemar) | 975 | 181 | Karn Leeya | Grey peak (Hill of the mist) |
| Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain | 1070 | 66 | Bry Korrer Chrain Valler-ghen | Height of the corrie of the round lumps (Hill of the mist) |
| Carn nan Gabhar | 1121 | 32 | Karn ner Goer | Peak of the goats (Hill of the mist) |
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NN90496709 | 66° ENE | 1.9 (1.9) | Starting from the north end of Loch Moraig go through the gate signposted to Shinagag |
 | NN92236783 | 17° NNE | 1 (2.9) | Leave the track on a obvious eroded track |
 | NN92536880 | 46° NE | 1.5 (4.4) | Up to Cairn Laith |
 | NN936698 | 326° NW | 0.3 (4.7) | The summit Carn Liath (Braemar) (975 metres) |
 | NN93437006 | 14° NNE | 0.7 (5.4) | Follow the snaking ridge which wind onto the col |
 | NN93607070 | 13° NNE | 0.7 (6.1) | From Beinne Mhaol a good path winds down |
 | NN93777141 | 52° NE | 0.7 (6.8) | From the col climb the curving ridge |
 | NN94327183 | 17° NNE | 0.6 (7.4) | Continue up to the summit of "Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhaigain" continuing northwest down to another col |
| NN945724 | 68° ENE | 0.6 (8) | The summit Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (1070 metres) |
 | NN95037261 | 35° NE | 0.2 (8.2) | Continue along the north-east snaking ridge |
 | NN95157278 | 97° E | 0.6 (8.8) | Follow the ridge down to a col |
 | NN95737270 | 95° E | 0.7 (9.5) | Contiue up to Carn nan Gabhar south-western spur |
 | NN96387264 | 47° NE | 1 (10.5) | Continue along the long stony summit ridge. The path disappears but there are some markers in bad weather. From the summit return back to the previous col |
| NN971733 | 242° WSW | 1.5 (12) | The summit Carn nan Gabhar (1121 metres) |
 | NN95797262 | 204° SSW | 1.9 (13.9) | From Bealach an Fhiodha head down the east side of the stream descending to reach a stalkers path |
 | NN95007087 | 189° S | 2.3 (16.2) | Contour around the base of Beinn Bheag. |
 | NN94626858 | 252° WSW | 2.3 (18.5) | The path begins to improve and eventually joins stalker track. Follow this track for several kilometres to rejoin the outward route at the huts below Carn Liath. |
 | NN92406787 | 252° WSW | 2.3 (20.8) | Past the two little huts and back to Loch Moraig |
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
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