Black Mount facts for kids
Black Mount (sometimes called Blackmount) is a cool group of mountains in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It's found right between two beautiful valleys: Glen Orchy and Glen Coe. This area is super famous for its amazing views and exciting outdoor activities.
The Black Mount range has four special mountains called Munros. A Munro is a mountain in Scotland that is taller than 3,000 feet (about 914 meters). The four Munros here are Stob Ghabhar, Stob a' Choire Odhair, Creise, and Meall a' Bhuiridh. There are also other hills nearby, like Ben Inverveigh and Meall Tairbh.
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What Makes Black Mount Special?
The Black Mount area is much more than just mountains. It includes a large wild space called the Black Mount Deer Forest. This "forest" has wide-open moorland, tall mountains, and many rivers, streams (called burns), and lakes (called lochs and tarns).
The stunning natural beauty of Black Mount is so important that it's part of the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area. This is one of 40 special places in Scotland protected for their amazing landscapes.
Forest Lodge: A Historic Building
On August 28, 1980, a building called Forest Lodge in Black Mount became a protected historic site. It was given a "category B listed building" status by Historic Scotland. This means it's an important building that needs to be preserved because of its history and special design.
The Clachlet Traverse Hike
One of the most exciting ways to explore Black Mount is by hiking the Clachlet Traverse. This is a long and challenging hike, about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) in total. It takes you across all four of the Black Mount Munros: Stob a' Choire Odhair, Stob Ghabhar, Creise, and Meall a' Bhuiridh.
The hike usually starts at the Inveroran Inn, which is close to Bridge of Orchy. It finishes at the Kingshouse Hotel, located where Glen Etive and Glen Coe meet.
Getting There by Public Transport
If you're using public transport, you can take a bus or train to Bridge of Orchy. From there, it's an extra 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) walk to the start of the hike at Inveroran/Victoria Bridge. The Kingshouse Hotel at the end of the route is served by a bus service that travels between Fort William and Glasgow.
