Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. A 548m hill near Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 548m/ 1797ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NM 71685 96415
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 548m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rough ground typical of Lochaber — a mix of rock, peat and grass. The terrain is more demanding than the height suggests.
In winter
Lochaber winter conditions are variable — Atlantic weather means rapid freeze-thaw cycles. Check conditions carefully. Snow can fall at any altitude.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 54m
- Edinburgh7h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33, OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 398W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:54
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026