Garbh Chioch Mhòr facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Garbh Chioch Mhor |
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Garbh Chioch Mhor from the neighbouring Sgurr na Ciche
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,013 m (3,323 ft) |
| Prominence | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lochaber, Scotland |
| Parent range | Northwest Highlands |
| OS grid | NM910961 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 33, 40 |
Garbh Chioch Mhor is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It stands tall at 1,013 meters (about 3,323 feet) above sea level. This mountain is found in the Lochaber area, nestled between two beautiful lochs: Loch Nevis and Loch Quoich.
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About Garbh Chioch Mhor
Garbh Chioch Mhor is known for being very rocky and quite remote. This means it's far from towns and roads, making it a quiet and wild place. Its name, "Garbh Chioch Mhor," comes from Scottish Gaelic.
Where is Garbh Chioch Mhor?
This mountain is part of the Northwest Highlands mountain range. It's located in a part of Scotland famous for its rugged landscapes and stunning scenery. The area around it is mostly wilderness, with few people living there.
Climbing Garbh Chioch Mhor
Because it's so remote, Garbh Chioch Mhor is often climbed along with its nearby, taller neighbor, Sgurr na Ciche. Hikers usually begin their journey from Loch Arkaig, which is several miles to the east. The climb can be challenging due to the rocky terrain.
What is a Munro?
Garbh Chioch Mhor is known as a Munro. A Munro is a mountain in Scotland that is at least 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. There are 282 Munros in Scotland, and climbing all of them is a popular challenge for hikers called "Munro bagging." Garbh Chioch Mhor easily qualifies as a Munro, standing at 1,013 meters.
What is a Marilyn?
Besides being a Munro, Garbh Chioch Mhor is also a Marilyn. A Marilyn is a hill or mountain of any height in the British Isles that has a "prominence" of at least 150 meters (about 492 feet). Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to any higher ground. Garbh Chioch Mhor's prominence of 168 meters makes it a Marilyn.
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Garbh Chioch Mhor seen from Sgurr na Ciche.
