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Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
992 m (3254 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NH27324386
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
153 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Cairn like hill of the goats
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Carn nan Gobhar is the more central of three Munros enclosing Coire Mhuillidh. To the N are easy slopes to Strathconnon from where a path ascends to over 600m.

The curved summit ridge runs SW from the summit then divides into a short narrow W branch connecting to Sgurr a Choire Ghlais and a longer broader S branch to An Socach overlooking Coire Mhuillidh. At the E end of the summit ridge a S branch connects to Sgurr na Ruaidhe and a NNE branch leads down to Meall na Faire. Between these ridges there are steep slopes into Coire na Sleaghaich, but otherwise slopes are moderate and accessible.

Access is invariably from Sgurr a Choire Ghlais or Sgurr na Ruaidhe.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]

Carn nan Gobhar looking NW from below the summit of Sgurr na Ruaidhe

© Peterw Warren
Image by Peterw Warren

Carn nan Gobhar from the south

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Carn nan Gobhar from Sgurr a'Choire Ghlais.

© donald brown
Image by donald brown
 

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  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Wyvis
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar] Area Map
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Results by distance from Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]
13.7 km
Dunedin Croft
Dunedin, Cannich, nr Inverness
14.1 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
15.7 km
The Cnoc Hotel
Struy, by Beauly,
17.3 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
18.1 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
18.2 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
21.2 km
Birch Cottage
7 Station Road, Garve
21.5 km
Garve Cottages
RoseMount Cottage Garve Ross-shire
27.4 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
27.4 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar].

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  Routes that include Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 2010 m 52.32 km 14 hrs Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais, Sgurr Fuar-Thuill, Sgurr na Ruaidhe and Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]  Strenuous route but with good access path and rocky ridges. If the route is too long, then climb Sgurr Fhuar-Thuill alone as the other 3 can all be climbed from the path into Coire Mhuillidh..  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]

  Baggers Gallery for Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]

Carn nan Gobhar......5th july 2009.....time for the next one..

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Lynda on summit Carn nan Gobhar 3rd May 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Joanne, Graham & Scott on summit Carn nan Gobhar 3rd May 2009 - chilly lunch stop!

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Oliver Bartrum and Guy Sowdon near top of Carn nan Gobhar - 19th April 2008

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum
 
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