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Carn Breugach
Carn Breugach, the False Cairn, is the high point of the island of Kerrera off Oban at 189m. Combine it with the popular Kerrera circuit and you have one of the most enjoyable low-level days on the west coast.
Quick facts
- Height
- 189m/ 620ft
- Grid ref
- NM 81508 27814
- Nearest city
- Oban· 5km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Catch the small passenger ferry from Gallanach to Kerrera, then follow the island circular track before turning inland on a rough path to the cairn. Around three hours including the ferry crossings.
Terrain
Surfaced island tracks meet a faint hill path through bracken and bog myrtle to the rocky top. Sheep keep the grass short on the upper slopes.
In winter
Snow is rare on this exposed sea-girt summit but salt-laden gales can stop ferry sailings. Check the timetable before setting out.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 37m
- Edinburgh6h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 359
Mobile signal: Poor. Dead zone for all networks; bring paper maps for this remote Argyll walk.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:32
- Sunset
- 22:14
- Civil dawn
- 03:28
- Civil dusk
- 23:18
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Carn Breugach on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Oban station
Argyll ferry hub; Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra connections
5km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Oban
Argyll ferry hub — Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra
5km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Oban
Oban town centre — tiny two-still distillery bridging Highland and West Coast styles
5km from the hill
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Carn Breugach — common questions
- How hard is Carn Breugach?
- Carn Breugach is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Surfaced island tracks meet a faint hill path through bracken and bog myrtle to the rocky top.
- When is the best time to climb Carn Breugach?
- The standard good-weather months for Carn Breugach 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 Breugach?
- 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 Breugach?
- Poor. Dead zone for all networks; bring paper maps for this remote Argyll walk.
- Is Carn Breugach safe in winter?
- Snow is rare on this exposed sea-girt summit but salt-laden gales can stop ferry sailings. Check the timetable before setting out.
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