Sgùrr na Càrnach

The Sgùrr na Càrnach reaches an elevation of 1002 meters, featuring steep slopes on both eastern and western sides descending toward Glen Shiel and Coire Domhain.

The Scottish Mountaineering Club revised their classification in 1997, granting Sgùrr na Càrnach independent Munro status due to its 134-meter prominence from Sgùrr Fhuraran.

The Gaelic name Sgùrr na Càrnach translates to 'peak of the stony place', reflecting the rough, boulder-covered terrain at its summit.

Most hikers access the summit via an 11.6-kilometer loop trail, which involves a challenging elevation gain of 1119 meters and takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

The mountain forms part of the Five Sisters of Kintail, with its central position connecting Sgùrr Fhuraran to the north and Sgùrr na Ciste Duibhe to the south.

Location: Highland

Elevation above the sea: 1,002 m

Part of: Northwest Highlands

GPS coordinates: 57.18911,-5.34920

Latest update: March 22, 2025 12:25