The summit of Carn Ghluasaid with view towards Sgurr nan Conbhairean

Carn Ghluasaid

i Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Munro
Height
956 m · 3,137 ft
Drop
63 m
Grid ref
NH 145 125
Region
Kintail & Glen Affric
Range
Glen Affric to Glen Moriston
County
Highland

Summit: Cairn.

Carn Ghluasaid is a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric, 956 m (3,137 ft) high. There are 4 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Carn Ghluasaid from Lundie, is 5.7 km with 690 m of ascent and takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

Routes up Carn Ghluasaid

Routes up Carn Ghluasaid compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Carn Ghluasaid from Lundie Shortest Least climb 5.7 km 690 m 2.5–3.5 h Moderate
Sgurr nan Conbhairean from Lundie 11.3 km 1,010 m 4.5–6 h Hard
Sail Chaorainn from Lundie 15.3 km 1,270 m 5.5–8 h Hard
Carn Ghluasaid, Sgùrr nan Conbhairean and Sàil Chaorainn 18.3 km 1,280 m 6.5–8.5 h Hard

Carn Ghluasaid on its own (3)

Rounds that include Carn Ghluasaid (1)

Map

Summit at NH 145 125 (57.1660, -5.0682). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Carn Ghluasaid

How high is Carn Ghluasaid?
Carn Ghluasaid is 956 m (3,137 ft) high, a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric. The summit is at grid reference NH 145 125.
How long does it take to climb Carn Ghluasaid?
The quickest route on TRXO, Carn Ghluasaid from Lundie, takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours: 5.7 km with 690 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Carn Ghluasaid?
The route with the least climbing is Carn Ghluasaid from Lundie, starting from Lundie (NH 167 108): 5.7 km and 690 m of ascent, graded moderate.
Is there deer stalking on Carn Ghluasaid?
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.

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