Scotland
Carn a' Choire Ghairbh
863M
2830FT
About Carn a' Choire Ghairbh
Tucked away north of Loch Arkaig, this rugged Corbett offers a quieter experience than the nearby Munros. It is defined by its steep, grassy slopes and the impressive eastern corrie from which it takes its name, providing a sense of isolation and expansive views across the Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
79th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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199m
Nearest Town
Athnamulloch
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of compressed sandstone and mudstone. Look for thick veins of coarse, crystalline rock scattered throughout the rugged landscape.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH136188
Latitude
57.2219°N
Longitude
5.0890°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the "cairn of the rough corrie," a reference to the craggy Coire Garbh that bites into the mountain’s eastern face.
- •It is almost exclusively climbed in combination with Meall na h-Eilde; the high col between them allows for an efficient day bagging two Corbetts in a single outing.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the Great Glen to the east and the massive, often snow-capped north face of Ben Nevis to the south.
- •Navigating the lower slopes requires threading through the extensive commercial forestry of the Achnacarry Estate, where old stalkers' paths provide the most reliable lines of weakness.
- •The summit plateau is so broad and featureless that in a whiteout, your compass becomes less of a tool and more of a best friend.