The Sow of Atholl
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The Sow of Atholl is divided from the other Drumochter mountains by a low bealach and thus this steep-sided block of moorland has Corbett status. It is often climbed in combination with the neighbouring Munros, but an easier short day is the ascent from Dalnapsidal.
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Region: Perthshire
Altitude: 803 metres
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Detailed route description and map
The Sow of Atholl, from Dalnaspidal Lodge
Other routes and challenges
The ascent being short, it is straightforward to add the ascent of the Meall na Leitreach to the day.
The Sow can also be done as a prelude to neighbouring Munro Sgairneach Mhor and its neighbours.
Walker-friendly accommodation in the area
Panoramic summit view (click to open)
Users' walk reports for The Sow of Atholl
There are 945 Walkhighlanders who have climbed The Sow of Atholl. They have contributed 29 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.
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