Posted by johndarm

Length of route:

20 km (12 mi)

Suitable for:

Walking

Details:

A strenuous 7-8 hour walk taking in the 3 Munro summits of Beinn a' Ghlo, a few miles to the NE of Blair Atholl.

You can park at the end of the public minor road, then walk along the track until you reach a hut on the left. From here, the path goes off to the left, and can be clearly seen as a scar leading up the steep face of Carn Liath to its summit. The path is well-defined as it follows the ridge to the next summit, Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain. From here, descend to the bealach (col) and ascend leftwards to the summit ridge of Carn nan Gabhar. The highest point is about 200m beyond the trig point.

Return by initially retracing your steps, optionally taking in the 'top' of Airgiod Bheinn. At the bealach, take the path to the left, following the stream. The path is indistinct in places, but after about 1km a clear path forms to the right of the stream. Follow this around the flank of Beinn Bheag, back to the main track along the glen.