Munro
- Height
- 992 m · 3,255 ft
- Drop
- 137 m
- Grid ref
- NH 273 438
- Range
- Kyle of Lochalsh to Garve
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn.
Carn nan Gobhar is a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, 992 m (3,255 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Carn nan Gobhar from Glen Strathfarrar, is 12.2 km with 1,160 m of ascent and takes 5 to 6.5 hours.
Routes up Carn nan Gobhar
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carn nan Gobhar from Glen Strathfarrar Shortest Least climb | 12.2 km | 1,160 m | 5–6.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Strathfarrar |
| Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais from Glen Strathfarrar | 16.5 km | 1,550 m | 6.5–9 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Strathfarrar |
| The Strathfarrar Munros | 26.7 km | 1,630 m | 9–12 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Strathfarrar |
Carn nan Gobhar on its own (2)
Hard
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New
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais from Glen Strathfarrar
Glen Strathfarrar
16.5 km · 1550 m · 6.5–9 h
Rounds that include Carn nan Gobhar (1)
Map
Summit at NH 273 438 (57.4523, -4.8799). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
- Sgurr a' Choire GhlaisMunro1084 m · 1.7 km
- Sgurr na RuaidheMunro993 m · 2.0 km
- Sgurr Fhuar-thuillMunro1049 m · 3.7 km
- Beinn MheadhoinGraham664 m · 4.1 km
- Beinn na MuiceGraham694 m · 6.5 km
- Bac an EichCorbett849 m · 7.2 km
- Sgorr na DiollaidCorbett818 m · 7.7 km
- Beinn a' Bhathaich ArdCorbett862 m · 8.7 km
Questions about Carn nan Gobhar
- How high is Carn nan Gobhar?
- Carn nan Gobhar is 992 m (3,255 ft) high, a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar. The summit is at grid reference NH 273 438.
- How long does it take to climb Carn nan Gobhar?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Carn nan Gobhar from Glen Strathfarrar, takes 5 to 6.5 hours: 12.2 km with 1,160 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Carn nan Gobhar?
- The route with the least climbing is Carn nan Gobhar from Glen Strathfarrar, starting from Glen Strathfarrar (NH 307 396): 12.2 km and 1,160 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Carn nan Gobhar?
- 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.