Garbh Chioch Mhòr

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Garbh Chioch Mhor
Garbh Chioch Mhor from Sgurr na Ciche - geograph.org.uk - 494645.jpg
Garbh Chioch Mhor from the neighbouring Sgurr na Ciche
Highest point
Elevation 1,013 m (3,323 ft) [1]
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 (1013 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the Lochaber region, between Loch Nevis and Loch Quoich.

A very rocky and remote mountain, it is usually climbed in conjunction with its higher neighbour Sgurr na Ciche. Walks usually start from Loch Arkaig several miles to the east. [2]

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References

  1. "Garbh Chioch Mhor". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Garbh Chioch Mhor". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2019.

Coordinates: 57°00′32″N5°26′32″W / 57.009°N 5.4423°W / 57.009; -5.4423