Uchd a' Chlarsair

About Uchd a' Chlarsair

Tucked deep within the Forest of Atholl, this broad, high shoulder overlooks the dramatic trench of Glen Tilt. Reached via long, heather-clad approaches from Blair Atholl, its summit provides an intimate perspective of Beinn a' Ghlo’s eastern crags and the sprawling, remote moorlands stretching north towards the Cairngorms.

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• •The name is Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'The Harper’s Slope' or 'The Harper’s Breast'. In this context, 'Uchd' describes the rounded, chest-like profile of the upland bank, while 'Clàrsair' refers to a traditional Celtic harper.
• •The summit sits on the high ground between Glen Tilt and Glen Fernate, offering a much quieter vantage point than the nearby Munros of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif, which dominates the view to the west.
• •From the top, walkers have an excellent view across the deep valley of Glen Tilt to the steep, scree-covered slopes of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain and the distinctive peak of Ben Vrackie to the south.
• •Despite the musical name, the only accompaniment you are likely to encounter on this exposed Tump is the relentless whistling of a Grampian wind.