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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Big Garvoun

In or near Tomintoul.

Free admission

Big Garvoun — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Fork in the track - geograph.org.uk - 6809764

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

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Frequently 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.