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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Carn Liath

In or near Killiecrankie.

Free admission

Carn Liath — Named summit at 975 m.

Carn Liath, mountains & hills in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Blair Atholl · 8.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Carn Liath is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 975 m.". Coordinates: 56.8078°, -3.7441°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Beinn a’ Ghlò is a Scottish mountain situated roughly ten kilometres (six miles) northeast of Blair Atholl in the Forest of Atholl in between Glen Tilt and Glen Loch, in Cairngorms National Park.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.8078, -3.7441
Address
Perthshire, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Blair Atholl8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Carn Liath

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carn Liath?
Carn Liath is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Carn Liath?
Carn Liath — Named summit at 975 m.
How do I get to Carn Liath?
The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 8.0 km away. Its coordinates are 56.8078°, -3.7441°.
Is Carn Liath free to visit?
Yes, Carn Liath is free to enter.