Carn nan Gobhar Mountain
Northern Scotland mountain, popular hillwalking Munro
A Scottish upland summit, Carn nan Gobhar draws hikers seeking quiet hill routes; the area offers typical Highlands terrain and opportunities for solitary walking rather than developed visitor services.
Carn nan Gobhar at a Glance#
How to Get to Carn nan Gobhar#
Carn nan Gobhar lies in the Highlands of Scotland. Reach the general area by driving on A835/A837 toward the nearest small towns and then follow local single-track roads and estate tracks; allow for rough rural roads and limited signage. For precise public-transport options, travel to the nearest rail/coach hub (Inverness or a nearby coastal town) and use local taxi services or arranged pickups to reach the start of footpaths; the final approach is on foot over unmarked ground. Visitors should consult detailed Ordnance Survey maps (OS Landranger/Explorer) and local estate notices before attempting an ascent.
Weather & Climate near Carn nan Gobhar#
Carn nan Gobhar's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2950 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 355 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 241 mm | overcast | 94% | 10.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 4° | -6° | 292 mm | overcast | 92% | 9.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -3° | 165 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 10° | 2° | 143 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 5° | 146 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 14° | 10° | 161 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 7° | 188 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 271 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 0° | 316 mm | overcast | 94% | 8.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -4° | 334 mm | overcast | 95% | 9.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 338 mm | overcast | 96% | 8.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
