Morven, Mountain summit in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Rising to 871 meters, Morven's peak stands on the eastern edge of the Cairngorms, overlooking the agricultural lands of Cromar to the east.
The mountain gained literary recognition when Lord Byron mentioned climbing its steep slopes in his poem 'When I Roved a Young Highlander'.
The Scottish Gaelic name A' Mhòr Bheinn directly translates to 'Big Mountain', reflecting its status as a major geographical feature in Aberdeenshire.
The ascent begins at the public road terminus near Groddie, with the path including steep sections and water-saturated ground requiring proper hiking equipment.
The summit receives a Bog Factor rating of 3.5 out of 5, indicating specific terrain conditions that differentiate it from other mountains in the region.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Elevation above the sea: 871 m
GPS coordinates: 57.12262,-3.03091
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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