Marilyn · kintail
Carn Bad a' Chreamha
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. At 633m near Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 633.3m/ 2077ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NG 92581 26449
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through remote terrain characteristic of the Kintail watershed to the 633m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Open hillside with a mix of heather, grass and rough ground. Paths are intermittent.
In winter
Winter brings variable conditions. Snow possible on the summit from December to February. The short days require an early start.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 48m
- Edinburgh7h 46m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Landranger 33, OS Explorer 413N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 21:54
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