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New
Sgurr na Carnach from Glen Shiel forest car park
Glen Shiel forest car park
12.5 km · 1430 m · 5.5–7.5 h
Munro
- Height
- 1,002 m · 3,287 ft
- Drop
- 134 m
- Grid ref
- NG 977 158
- Region
- Kintail & Glen Affric
- Range
- Loch Duich to Cannich
- County
- Highland
Summit: Large cairn.
Sgurr na Carnach is a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric, 1,002 m (3,287 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr na Carnach from Glen Shiel forest car park, is 12.5 km with 1,430 m of ascent and takes 5.5 to 7.5 hours.
Routes up Sgurr na Carnach
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr na Carnach from Glen Shiel forest car park Shortest Least climb | 12.5 km | 1,430 m | 5.5–7.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Shiel forest car park |
| The Five Sisters of Kintail | 12.8 km | 1,440 m | 5.5–7.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Glen Shiel forest car park, A87 |
Sgurr na Carnach on its own (1)
Rounds that include Sgurr na Carnach (1)
Map
Summit at NG 977 158 (57.1890, -5.3492). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Sgurr na Carnach
- How high is Sgurr na Carnach?
- Sgurr na Carnach is 1,002 m (3,287 ft) high, a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric. The summit is at grid reference NG 977 158.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr na Carnach?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr na Carnach from Glen Shiel forest car park, takes 5.5 to 7.5 hours: 12.5 km with 1,430 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgurr na Carnach?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgurr na Carnach from Glen Shiel forest car park, starting from Glen Shiel forest car park (NH 005 136): 12.5 km and 1,430 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgurr na Carnach?
- 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.