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Carn a' Choire Ghairbh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from KilfinnanHiking · 12km · from KilfinnanModerate
This route starts from Kilfinnan and follows a well-defined path up to the summit, offering stunning views of Loch Lochy.
Route via Cam BealachHiking · 14km · from ClunesModerate
This route approaches from Clunes and ascends via Cam Bealach, providing a scenic and less frequented path to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from KilfinnanGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble takes a more direct line up the north ridge, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Choire Ghairbh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 863m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn a' Choire Ghairbh 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 07:22, 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 Ghairbh
Carn a' Choire Ghairbh is 863 m (2,830 ft) high with 199 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 525th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Tigh Mor na Seilge (2.3 km), An Elric (1.8 km) and Carn na Coire Mheadhoin (3.0 km).
How high is Carn a' Choire Ghairbh?
Carn a' Choire Ghairbh is 863 metres high with 199 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Choire Ghairbh?
Carn a' Choire Ghairbh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Choire Ghairbh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn a' Choire Ghairbh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Kilfinnan (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Choire Ghairbh 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 Ghairbh?
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.
