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Cairn Ewen routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, it is suitable for those with a head for heights.
South ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InvereyHiking
This is a gentle hiking route starting from Inverey, it follows a well-trodden path through scenic moorland.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The East Face Climb is a challenging route requiring technical climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers.
West Ridge TraverseScrambling · 6km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from InvereyGrade 2 Scramble
The West Ridge Traverse offers a mix of scrambling and hiking, it provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn Ewen today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Ewen each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 876m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Ewen each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:42
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:49.
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About Cairn Ewen
Cairn Ewen is 876 m (2,873 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 487th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Donnachaidh Beag (1.2 km), Carn Odhar na Criche (1.4 km) and Carn na Criche (2.2 km).
How high is Cairn Ewen?
Cairn Ewen is 876 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Ewen?
Cairn Ewen is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn Ewen?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cairn Ewen, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Cairn Ewen 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.
What weather information is shown for Cairn Ewen?
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.
