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Carn a' Chlarsaich routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from InverlaelModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Carn a Chlarsaich, offering expansive views over the surrounding landscape.
North ApproachHiking · 14km · from Strath VaichModerate
This longer route approaches from the north, providing a quieter path with a gradual ascent.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Loch GlascarnochGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch BroomGrade 2 Climb
The West Face offers a climbing route with technical sections, recommended for climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Chlarsaich today?
Carn a' Chlarsaich today (updated 23:10, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 36 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Carn a' Chlarsaich weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 36 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn a' Chlarsaich 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' Chlarsaich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn a' Chlarsaich 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° | -3° | 20/36 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 28/35 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/4° | 0° | 34/43 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 1° | 13/16 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 5°/-5° | -8° | 7/8 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 6°/-5° | -8° | 12/15 | 2% |
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Carn a' Chlarsaich 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 4/5 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 6/9 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -6° | 15/19 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Chlarsaich 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' Chlarsaich 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 07:15, sunset 16:40
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:46.
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About Carn a' Chlarsaich
Carn a' Chlarsaich is 871 m (2,858 ft) high with 85 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 182nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Beinn Iutharn Bheag (1.3 km), Glas Tulaichean North Top (0.9 km) and Carn a' Chlarsaich East Top (0.9 km).
How high is Carn a' Chlarsaich?
Carn a' Chlarsaich is 871 metres high with 85 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Chlarsaich?
Carn a' Chlarsaich is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Chlarsaich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn a' Chlarsaich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Chlarsaich 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' Chlarsaich 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' Chlarsaich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn a' Chlarsaich?
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.
