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Marilyn · Kintail
Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]
Known by both Carn a Ghobhair (the goats cairn) and Sgurr Eireagoraidh, this 548m hill stands above the south shore of Loch Morar between Bracorina and the head of the loch. The position over Britains deepest freshwater loch is exceptional.
Gaelic: “cairn-topped hill, of the, goat” · Pronunciation: karn uh ghobhair [sgurr eireagoraidh]
Quick facts
- Height
- 548m/ 1798ft
- Prominence
- 470 m
- Grid ref
- NM 71685 96415
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 45km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather moorland 55% · rocky slopes 30% · grass slopes 15%
From the road end at Bracorina on Loch Morar, take the lochside path east and break off uphill onto open heather. Trackless slog up rough Lewisian gneiss ground to a small cairn with sweeping views of the loch and the Rough Bounds. About 4 hours.
Terrain
Loch Morar shore is woodland and bracken; once onto the hillside expect open knobbly gneiss country with bog hollows. The combination is slow walking but the rock gives good grip in the dry.
In winter
A west-coast 548m hill that holds little snow most winters. The lochside path can flood; spikes for icy boardwalks in cold spells. The summit gets full force of any Atlantic gale — turn back early if the loch shows white water.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 54m
- Edinburgh7h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33, OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 398W
Mobile signal: Patchy. Bracorina has a weak signal; the upper hill catches Skye masts occasionally.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:17
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 04:26
- Civil dusk
- 22:34
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] — common questions
- How difficult is Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]?
- Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Loch Morar shore is woodland and bracken; once onto the hillside expect open knobbly gneiss country with bog hollows.
- How much drop does Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] have?
- The drop is 470m: measured from the summit of Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]?
- Patchy. Bracorina has a weak signal; the upper hill catches Skye masts occasionally.
- Is Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] safe in winter?
- A west-coast 548m hill that holds little snow most winters. The lochside path can flood; spikes for icy boardwalks in cold spells. The summit gets full force of any Atlantic gale — turn back early if the loch shows white water.
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