Scotland
Gurlet
609M
1998FT
About Gurlet
Tucked away in the Forest of Atholl, this 609-metre hill offers a remote, quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. Its rounded, heather-clad slopes provide a classic Grampian experience, rewarding those who navigate its peat hags with expansive views across the lonely glens between Glen Tilt and Glen Fernate.
Key Statistics
Rank
184th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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50m
Nearest Town
Straloch
Geology
You are walking across the Farragon Volcanic Formation, which is composed of ancient lava and hardened volcanic ash that has been naturally transformed.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN998648
Latitude
56.7640°N
Longitude
3.6407°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Gurlet likely derives from the Gaelic 'Garbh Leathad', which translates as 'rough slope', an apt description of its weathered, heather-covered flanks.
- •From the summit, the view north is dominated by the sprawling massif of Beinn a' Ghlò, while to the south, the distinctive sharp peak of Ben Vrackie stands out against the lower Perthshire landscape.
- •The hill is frequently accessed from the south via the tracks at Shinagag, passing through a landscape once defined by remote high-altitude grazing and traditional deer stalking.
- •At 608.99 metres, it is a hill that teaches the cruel lesson of rounding down; to a hiker it is a proper highland climb, but to a cartographer, it remains exactly two feet shy of the 2,000-foot club.