The usual approach from Glen Cannich starts at the parking spot at the Loch Mullardoch dam (grid reference ) and begins by ascending the Munro of Càrn nan Gobhar by its south ridge.
To reach the Munro Càrn nan Gobhar, one usually commences their ascent from the parking area adjacent to Loch Mullardoch dam (grid reference ). The route involves ascending the mountain through its southern ridge.