The Black Carls, or properly Bodaich Dubh, are a series of quartzite pinnacles that lead up to the wedge-shaped summit of Sgurr nan Fhir Duibhe. The airy traverse is an enjoyable grade one scramble. Beware when wet, as the greased rock can be very slippery.

Andrew

June 30, 2021

Hiking

This is an airy grade one scrambling route along the ridge. Rather exposed in some places, it makes a really goods approach to Beinn Eighe.

Claudi Ju

August 25, 2025

Hiking

A great tour with a few small climbs, but they're easily manageable. Surefootedness is required. Then there's a long descent to the campsite.

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1. The Black Carls (Bodaich Dubh) loop from Kinlochewe

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2. Kinlochewe – View of Beinn Eighe loop from Kinlochewe

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Location: Torridon And Kinlochewe, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. The Black Carls (Bodaich Dubh) loop from Kinlochewe

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