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Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Càrn nan Gobhar

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Càrn nan Gobhar — 993m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.

Càrn nan Gobhar, natural landmarks in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Càrn nan Gobhar is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Part of Northwest Highlands. Wikidata describes it as: "993m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.3633°, -5.0245°.

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Official information

Càrn nan Gobhar is a Munro located between Loch Mullardoch and Glen Strathfarrar, known for its rounded peak. It is often overshadowed by the more dramatic nearby peak, Sgùrr na Lapaich, and offers various challenging routes for hikers.

From the Wikipedia article

Càrn nan Gobhar is a mountain rising to 993 metres (3,258 ft) in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It stands on the northern side of Loch Mullardoch in the upper part of Glen Cannich, in a remote group of four Munros informally known as "The Mullardochs" which form the high ground between Loch Mullardoch and Loch Monar.

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Background

Description

Càrn nan Gobhar reaches a height of 993 metres (3258 feet) and qualifies as a Munro and a Marilyn. Somewhat confusingly there is another Càrn nan Gobhar, also a Munro with exactly the same height situated 14 kilometres to the north east on the northern side of Glen Strathfarrar. Càrn nan Gobhar is the lowest of the four Munros on the north shore of Loch Mullardoch and is rather overshadowed by them. Topographically it is quite featureless, being mainly composed of rolling grassy slopes interspersed with patches of rock and scree, though with steeper slopes on the west and east flanks. The hill's name translates from the Gaelic as “Cairn (i.e. hill) of the Goats”

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Coordinates
57.3633, -5.0245
Address
Highland, Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Càrn nan Gobhar?
Càrn nan Gobhar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Càrn nan Gobhar?
Càrn nan Gobhar — 993m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Càrn nan Gobhar?
Its coordinates are 57.3633°, -5.0245°.
Is Càrn nan Gobhar free to visit?
Yes, Càrn nan Gobhar is free to enter.