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Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from InverlaelModerate
This route starts from Inverlael and follows a path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers looking for a bit of adventure
South ApproachHiking · 14km · from Loch GlascarnochDifficult
This longer route approaches from the south and involves a steep climb, providing a less frequented path to the summit
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 847m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 12.5 cm in all, most on Sunday (12 cm). Lying snow up to 7 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:45
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:51.
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About Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe
Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe is 847 m (2,779 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 570th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn nan Coireachan Cruaidh (0.9 km), Aonach Shasuinn (1.5 km) and Cnap na Stri (2.8 km).
How high is Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe?
Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe is 847 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe?
Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe 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' Choire Bhuidhe?
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.
