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Translation
  
Rough hill

Topo map
  
OS Landranger 40, 49

Prominence
  
687 m

Parent peak
  
Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill

Listing
  
Marilyn

OS grid
  
NM904621

Elevation
  
885 m

Mountain range
  
Northwest Highlands

Parent range
  
Northwest Highlands

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Location
  
Ardgour, Highland, Scotland

Similar
  
Blà Bheinn, Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill, Creach Bheinn, Rois‑bheinn, Beinn a' Bheithir

Garbh bheinn of ardgour


Garbh Bheinn is a steep mountain in the Ardgour area in the west of Scotland. It is much more prominent, in both a general and topographic sense, than many Munros, but because it is under 3000 feet and in a geographically isolated area, it is relatively infrequently climbed. Like other summits in the Ardgour area, it has been cited by those who deride the obsession with Munro bagging. From the summit, there are extensive views east to Ben Nevis and the mountains of Glen Coe, and west to several islands.

Contents

Map of Garbh Bheinn, Fort William, UK

Ascents

There are several possible routes of ascent. All of them are steep and likely to require scrambling in places. Although most present no technical difficulties in good conditions, careful route finding may be required when descending from the main summit, especially in mist. Most approaches start at the old bridge at the foot of its south east ridge, where there is parking space. From there, the best route of ascent may be up the crest of the ridge, or via a path to the north of this ridge and then up to the saddle between the main summit and its south east top. There are no constructed paths up or onto the ridge, but the boots of successive climbers have created steps which show and facilitate the way in some places, but disappear or are creating erosion in others.

References

Garbh Bheinn Wikipedia


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