Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,183 m · 3,881 ft
- Drop
- 1,147 m
- Grid ref
- NH 123 261
- Region
- Kintail & Glen Affric
- Range
- Loch Duich to Cannich
- County
- Highland
Summit: Trig point in shelter.
Carn Eighe is a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric, 1,183 m (3,881 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Carn Eighe from River Affric car park, is 22.5 km with 1,240 m of ascent and takes 7 to 10 hours.
Routes up Carn Eighe
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carn Eighe from River Affric car park Shortest Least climb | 22.5 km | 1,240 m | 7–10 h | Hard | 3/5 | River Affric car park |
| Beinn Fhionnlaidh from River Affric car park | 27.1 km | 1,730 m | 9–12.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | River Affric car park |
| Mam Sodhail, Carn Eighe and Beinn Fhionnlaidh | 27.2 km | 1,750 m | 9–12.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | River Affric car park, Glen Affric |
Carn Eighe on its own (2)
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Beinn Fhionnlaidh from River Affric car park
River Affric car park
27.1 km · 1730 m · 9–12.5 h
Rounds that include Carn Eighe (1)
Map
Summit at NH 123 261 (57.2877, -5.1152). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Carn Eighe
- How high is Carn Eighe?
- Carn Eighe is 1,183 m (3,881 ft) high, a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric. The summit is at grid reference NH 123 261.
- How long does it take to climb Carn Eighe?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Carn Eighe from River Affric car park, takes 7 to 10 hours: 22.5 km with 1,240 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Carn Eighe?
- The route with the least climbing is Carn Eighe from River Affric car park, starting from River Affric car park (NH 177 225): 22.5 km and 1,240 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Carn Eighe?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.