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Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from StrathcarronModerate
This route ascends from Strathcarron following the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North ApproachHiking · 12km · from LochcarronModerate
Starting from Lochcarron, this route takes a northern approach with gradual elevation gain.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from AttadaleGrade 1 Scramble
The east ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 7km · from AchinteeGrade 3 Climb
The west face offers a technical climb with steep sections, recommended for climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 853m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich 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 07:18, sunset 16:41
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:48.
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About Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich
Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich is 853 m (2,799 ft) high with 66 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 557th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Bruach nan Imirichean (1.1 km), Geal Charn (1.8 km) and Carn Sgulain (2.5 km).
How high is Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich?
Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich is 853 metres high with 66 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich?
Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich 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 Carn a' Bhothain Mholaich?
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.
