Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Big Garvoun
In or near Tomintoul.
Big Garvoun — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

David Lecore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Big Garvoun is a named summit in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Place summary
Big Garvoun is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its distinctive height and rugged terrain, characteristic of the region's dramatic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1586, -3.4103
Sources
- wikidata: Q20582944 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Garvoun?
- Big Garvoun is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Big Garvoun?
- Big Garvoun — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Big Garvoun?
- Its coordinates are 57.1586°, -3.4103°.
- Is Big Garvoun free to visit?
- Yes, Big Garvoun is free to enter.