Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,043 m3,422 ft
Grid RefNN 684 512
OS MapOL48 & OL49 & 378 & 386OS Explorer
RegionLoch Tay to Rannoch
Carn Mairg tops the group of four Munros above the north side of Glen Lyon, and its summit carries a large cairn built from grey quartzite boulders. The Gaelic name is usually read as 'hill of the horse', though 'hill of sorrow' and even 'pudding hill' have been suggested. From the top there's a fine view north-east across Gleann Mor to Schiehallion, about 4 km away.
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Large cairn
Rock & Ground
Grey quartzite stones on a steep-sided, partly craggy summit.
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Distance12.6 mi20.3 km
Ascent1,180 m3,870 ft
Time7h 05mwalking
Start & FinishA car parkNN 6552 4781 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Carn Gorm (Glen Lyon), Meall na Aighean, Meall Garbh (Glen Lyon)
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
