Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar)

Càrn nan Gobhar, at 992 metres, is a broad, rather insignificant-looking grassy dome, one of four Munros in the Glen Strathfarrar circuit — not to be confused with the identically-named Munro above Loch Mullardoch, a separate mountain entirely.

Reached from Sgùrr na Ruaidhe via the Bealach nam Botaichean — walked on lovely spongy moss and grass, very easy going, before a small steep section to the col — the route continues north-north-west then west as the steepness eases, a long, straightforward pull to the summit. The last few metres cross boulders to a small cairn on the north edge at 992 metres, with a good view of the ascent route up neighbouring Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais.

From the summit, most walkers retrace steps south along the ridge over the boulders before following a pleasant grassy crest south then south-west as it steepens towards Bealach Sneachda at 865 metres, from where a straightforward pull with a small path and short boulder section leads up towards Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais.

The full four-Munro circuit — Sgùrr na Ruaidhe, Càrn nan Gobhar, Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais, and Sgùrr Fhuar-thuill — from Milton Cottage in Glen Strathfarrar is around 22-25 kilometres with roughly 1,650 metres of ascent, typically eight to ten hours.

Càrn nan Gobhar's broad, grassy summit is straightforward in clear conditions, but the connecting bealachs on either side involve steeper, sometimes bouldery ground that demands care — full navigation skills remain valuable given the length and exposure of the wider circuit.

Parking near Milton Cottage is free, though the private road up Glen Strathfarrar has access restrictions — check current arrangements before visiting; there is no public transport to the start.