Garbh-bheinn (Skye)

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Garbh-bheinn
Garvan [1]
Garbh Bheinn (Garven), Skye - geograph.org.uk - 131177.jpg
Garbh-bheinn
Highest point
Elevation 808 m (2,651 ft) [2]
Prominence 181 m (594 ft)
List of Corbett mountains in Scotland
Parent peak Blà Bheinn
Listing Marilyn, Corbett
Geography
Location Skye, Scotland
Parent range Cuillin (outlier)
OS grid NG531232
Topo map OS Landranger 32

Garbh-Bheinn (also known as Garven) (808 m), is a mountain in the Cuillin mountains of the Isle of Skye. It is located in the centre of the island, northeast of the main Black Cuillin range.

Part Red Cuillin granite, and part Black Cuillin gabbro, Garbh-bheinn is an excellent peak for straightforward scrambling, and offers fantastic views from its summit. The nearest village is Torrin to the south. [3]

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References

  1. "Garbh-bheinn – theskyeguide.com". theskyeguide.com. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. "Garbh-bheinn". hillbagging.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  3. "Garbh-bheinn – walkhighlands". walkhighlands. Retrieved 6 June 2019.

Coordinates: 57°13′59″N6°05′33″W / 57.233105°N 6.092474°W / 57.233105; -6.092474