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Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath routes: 6 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Loch MoraigModerate
This is the most common route to the summit of Carn Liath, starting from Loch Moraig and following a well-trodden path to the top, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Alternative Route via Beinn BheagHiking · 14km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 25m · from Loch MoraigModerate
This alternative route begins at Loch Moraig and ascends via Beinn Bheag, providing a less crowded path to Carn Liath.
Scramble Route via Creag nan GobharScrambling · 10km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch MoraigGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble over Creag nan Gobhar, offering a more challenging ascent to Carn Liath.
Winter Climbing RouteClimbing · 12km · from Loch MoraigGrade 2 Climb
This winter climbing route requires ice axes and crampons, suitable for experienced climbers seeking a winter challenge.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch MoraigGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble for those seeking a more adventurous ascent, it requires careful navigation and some scrambling skills
Winter Climb via North FaceClimbing · 8km · from Loch MoraigGrade 2 Climb
In winter conditions, the North Face of Carn Liath provides a challenging Grade 2 climb, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 976m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 2 of the next 7 days, about 7.1 cm in all, most on Monday (4.3 cm). Lying snow up to 5 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:41
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:48.
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About Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath
Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath is 976 m (3,201 ft) high with 207 m of prominence. It is in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland. OS grid reference NN936698. It is the highest of the 27 summits Peakify lists in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie. The nearest summits are Beinn a' Ghlo - Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (2.7 km), Carn Torcaidh (3.9 km) and Airgiod Bheinn (3.4 km).
How high is Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath?
Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath is 976 metres high with 207 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath?
Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath is listed in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
