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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
- Grid ref
- NM 71685 96415
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 45km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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
- 04:28
- Sunset
- 22:19
- Civil dawn
- 03:20
- Civil dusk
- 23:27
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] — common questions
- How hard is Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]?
- Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Loch Morar shore is woodland and bracken; once onto the hillside expect open knobbly gneiss country with bog hollows.
- When is the best time to climb Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]?
- The standard good-weather months for Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh] are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile 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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