Scotland
Ceann Garbh
804M
2638FT
About Ceann Garbh
Rising steeply above the Glen Dochart valley near Tyndrum, this rugged Tump is often visited as a prefix to its parent Munro, Meall Glas. Its broad, grassy summit offers a commanding perspective of the Crianlarich giants, Ben More and Stob Binnein, alongside the distinctively sharp silhouette of Ben Lui.
Key Statistics
Rank
73rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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88.2m
Nearest Town
Glenfyne
Geology
You are walking on hardened, crystal-rich rocks and shiny, layered stones. This rugged terrain also contains beds of tough sandstone and marble-like limestone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN222202
Latitude
56.3407°N
Longitude
4.8782°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Ceann Garbh translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Rough Head' or 'Rough End,' referring to its position as the craggy western terminus of the Meall Glas ridge.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the Cononish valley, offering a clear, unobstructed look at the 'Queen of the Highlands,' Ben Lui, and the surrounding Tyndrum hills.
- •Most walkers reach this height by ascending the steep, pathless slopes of Coire Garbh from the south, a route that requires a steady rhythm and a tolerance for wet grass.
- •It is a classic victim of 'Munro-adjacent' syndrome; despite standing at a respectable 804 metres, it is frequently bypassed by those rushing toward the main summits, leaving it a quiet sanctuary for the more patient hillwalker.