Carn a' Chlamain

Carn a' Chlamain is the highest point of an undulating plateau, intersected by some deep glens, on the north-west side of Glen Tilt about 11 kilometres north of Blair Atholl. It has a pointed summit with a big patch of grey screes on its south side, which makes the hill easily recognisable from viewpoints near Blair Atholl. This hill has the distinction of having once been climbed on horseback by Queen Victoria.

The distance from Blair Atholl makes a bicycle very useful for the approach up the private road in Glen Tilt. Cycle as far as the bridge over the Allt Craoinidh and climb the broad easy-angled south ridge of Carn a' Chlamain, following either a vehicle track or a path through the heather. Alternatively, cycle a few kilometres further to Forest Lodge and climb the zigzag path up the steep hillside behind the lodge to reach the easier upper slopes.

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