Marilyn · kintail
Carn Loch na Gobhlaig
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. Rising to 716m near Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail, this Marilyn demands respect. The 150m prominence ensures genuine isolation from surrounding hills, with views extending to the horizon on clear days.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 716m/ 2349ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NH 25731 30145
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Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty on hill paths above the deep sea lochs of the western Highlands. The upper slopes steepen near the 716m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
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
- Glasgow4h 9m
- Edinburgh6h 40m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 415, OS Explorer 430
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:41
- Civil dusk
- 21:52
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