Walk: Beinn Mheadhonach & the hilt of Glen Tilt

📌 Atholl, Perth & Kinross
★★★

This narrow sliver of a Corbett lies sandwiched between the two Munros of Beinn Dearg and Càrn a’ Chlamain, separated from them by two steep-sided burns running into Glen Tilt. The initial approach from Blair Atholl takes in four miles of this lovely valley (and another four on return), taking in attractive woodland, open sections and a couple of ruined townships. The main ascent to the summit (which according to O.S. maps is one of the more northerly of the high areas – the top is very flat) is fairly straightforward, climbing the hill’s spine from New Bridge. This (old) crossing point and its surroundings are perhaps the highlight of the route, enfolded in an intimate valley.

📷 Chronological photo guide

🌍 Location

📌 Start / finish at East Lodge, Old Bridge of Tilt, minor road 1 mi north of Blair Atholl

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NN 875663

🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.774192,-3.843288

🚌 Bus to Blair Atholl (1 mi)

🚗 Car park

📝 Key info

▶ 22 km / 14 mi | ▲ 1000 m | ⌛ 7-8 hr

Features: 🌊 Lower Glen Tilt; 🏚️ Ach Mhairc Bhig & Ach Mhairc Mhòir abandoned settlements; △ Beinn Mheadhonach (901 m, Corbett)

⬤ Tough | Good tracks or paths in Glen Tilt. Ascent to the summit mostly has a narrow but clear path, fainter at times.

➡️ Out-and-back route with variations for return through Glen Tilt: start – track junction on west side of Gilberts Bridge via west side of Glen Tilt – Ach Mhairc Bhig – Ach Mhairc Mhòir – New Bridge – Beinn Mheadhonach – retrace outward route to Gilberts Bridge – Fenderbridge via east side of Glen Tilt – start

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🥾 On our last visit

Wildlife: Sheep & lambs, a lizard, lots of butterflies. A bird of prey, pheasants, cuckoos heard, skylarks.

Weather: Mostly sunny, fairly gentle breeze. 12°C at start, climbing to 22°C in the glens later.

May 2025