Routes up
Carn a' Chiaraidh routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Carn a' Chiaraidh, offering expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from InvereyModerate
The east approach provides a gentle ascent through heather moorland, leading to the summit.
North ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble involves some exposure and requires careful navigation over rocky terrain.
West Ridge ClimbScrambling · 9km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from InvereyGrade 2 Scramble
The west ridge climb is a challenging route with steep sections and requires good scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Chiaraidh today?
Carn a' Chiaraidh today (updated 03:07, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 34 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Carn a' Chiaraidh weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 34 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn a' Chiaraidh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn a' Chiaraidh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn a' Chiaraidh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -4° | 22/34 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 28/35 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 30/38 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 11/14 | 25% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-3° | -7° | 10/12 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-2° | -6° | 12/15 | 2% |
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Carn a' Chiaraidh 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Partly cloudy | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 5/6 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 8/10 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 2°/-3° | -7° | 14/17 | 13% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 18/23 | 12% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 18/22 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 14/18 | 20% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Chiaraidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 871m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn a' Chiaraidh each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
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 07:09 to 16:47.
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About Carn a' Chiaraidh
Carn a' Chiaraidh is 871 m (2,858 ft) high with 48 m of prominence. It is in Glen Tromie to Glen Tilt, Scotland. OS grid reference NN878773. It is the 3rd highest of the 8 summits Peakify lists in Glen Tromie to Glen Tilt. The nearest summits are Beinn Mheadhonach (1.5 km), Elrig 'ic an Toisich (2.0 km) and Beinn a' Chait (2.9 km).
How high is Carn a' Chiaraidh?
Carn a' Chiaraidh is 871 metres high with 48 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Chiaraidh?
Carn a' Chiaraidh is listed in Glen Tromie to Glen Tilt, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Chiaraidh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn a' Chiaraidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Chiaraidh 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 is the weather on Carn a' Chiaraidh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn a' Chiaraidh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn a' Chiaraidh?
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.
