Meall Garbh

Meall Garbh is a mountain on the north side of Glen Lyon in the Scottish Highlands. Its flat summit has two tops of almost equal height, with the north-west one slightly higher. The mountain is usually climbed as part of a 14-kilometre circuit around the Invervar burn’s watershed. This route takes in four Munros and follows a clockwise path, reaching Meall Garbh after Càrn Gorm. The following summits on the circuit are Càrn Mairg and Meall nan Aighean. Meall Garbh is worth the journey for walkers seeking a challenging yet rewarding Munro. The Invervar burn circuit is a classic route that tests endurance and navigation skills. The mountain’s unusual summit cairn, made from old iron stake posts, adds a distinctive touch to the climb. Its position in Glen Lyon offers dramatic views of the surrounding glens and peaks. The route is often chosen for its variety, combining ascent, ridge walking and descent. A visitor finds a broad, flat summit with two nearly equal tops to explore. The iron stake posts forming the cairn stand out against the landscape. The Invervar burn circuit provides varied terrain, from steep climbs to gentle slopes. Glen Lyon’s sweeping valleys and rugged hills frame the walk. The route rewards climbers with sweeping views over the Highlands.