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Carn nan Iomairean
Carn nan Iomairean — the cairn of the ridges — stands at 485m at NG 914 351 above Killilan at the head of Loch Long. The Gaelic name fits the corrugated profile of small parallel ridges that ripple across its broad summit area.
Quick facts
- Height
- 485m/ 1591ft
- Grid ref
- NG 91426 35192
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 76km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
From the Killilan road end at the head of Loch Long, take the estate track up Gleann Choillich for about a kilometre then strike east up the rough hillside. Around 3.5 hours for the up-and-back.
Terrain
Stalkers' path for a short distance then trackless. The parallel ridges of the upper hill funnel water into peaty hollows; pick a line on the small grassy rises between hags to keep boots cleaner.
In winter
A coastal Wester Ross hill where Atlantic warmth keeps the snowline high. Expect wet, slippery slabs of grass-over-rock more often than firm snow. Trekking pole more useful than ice axe most weeks.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 0m
- Edinburgh7h 56m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 429
Mobile signal: Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails at the Kinlochewe or Torridon junction.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:21
- Civil dawn
- 03:14
- Civil dusk
- 23:31
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Carn nan Iomairean on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Carn nan Iomairean — common questions
- How hard is Carn nan Iomairean?
- Carn nan Iomairean is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Stalkers' path for a short distance then trackless.
- When is the best time to climb Carn nan Iomairean?
- The standard good-weather months for Carn nan Iomairean 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 nan Iomairean?
- 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 nan Iomairean?
- Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails at the Kinlochewe or Torridon junction.
- Is Carn nan Iomairean safe in winter?
- A coastal Wester Ross hill where Atlantic warmth keeps the snowline high. Expect wet, slippery slabs of grass-over-rock more often than firm snow. Trekking pole more useful than ice axe most weeks.
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