Carn na Nathrach

About Carn na Nathrach

Tucked away in the wild Ardgour peninsula, this rugged Corbett offers a genuine sense of isolation. Characterised by steep, craggy ridges and pathless terrain, it is most frequently climbed from the west near Loch Doilet. It provides a challenging but rewarding day for those seeking silence away from the busier Munro circuits.

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• •The name Càrn na Nathrach is derived from Scottish Gaelic and translates as the 'Hill of the Adder'. While some suggest this refers to the serpentine shape of the mountain's long ridges, it is equally likely a nod to the adders that frequent the remote, undisturbed heather slopes of the Ardgour hills.
• •The summit offers a commanding perspective over the length of Loch Shiel, with the peaks of Moidart and the distant Atlantic coastline clearly visible on a clear day.
• •Its location in the 'Rough Bounds' of Ardgour makes it a popular companion to the higher Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill, though the two are separated by the deep, arduous notch of Bealach Padraig, requiring a significant re-ascent.
• •The approach through the Glen Hurich forest is the standard route, but walkers must be prepared for the characteristically rough and boggy ground that defines this part of the Lochaber wilderness.
• •While the name suggests a mountain teeming with serpents, the most venomous thing you are likely to encounter is the local midge population, who are much less shy than the adders.