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Carn a' Choire Sheilich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from InvereyModerate
The standard route to Carn a Choire Sheilich starts from Inverey, following a well-defined path through Glen Ey, it offers a scenic ascent with views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
Alternative Route via Glen EyHiking · 15km · from InvereyModerate
This alternative route follows Glen Ey further before ascending, providing a longer but more gradual climb to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers looking for a bit of adventure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Choire Sheilich today?
Carn a' Choire Sheilich today (updated 15:10, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 7 mph.
Carn a' Choire Sheilich weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn a' Choire Sheilich weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Carn a' Choire Sheilich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 7 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn a' Choire Sheilich summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -3° | 30/37 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 8°/6° | 0° | 41/52 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 9°/5° | -1° | 47/59 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 6/7 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Mainly clear | Good | 7°/-2° | -6° | 7/8 | 27% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 7°/-2° | -6° | 8/10 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 13/17 | 2% |
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Carn a' Choire Sheilich 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 4Overcast | Good | 6°/2° | 0° | 14/17 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 10/17 | 3% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -4° | 16/20 | 14% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 4°/1° | -3° | 21/28 | 22% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 21/28 | 22% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-2° | -6° | 30/38 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Choire Sheilich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 792m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn a' Choire Sheilich 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 07:19, sunset 16:42
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:48.
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About Carn a' Choire Sheilich
Carn a' Choire Sheilich is 792 m (2,600 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 737th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn na Laraiche Maoile (0.8 km), Carn na Saobhaidhe South Top (1.4 km) and Carn na Laraiche Maoile South Top (2.7 km).
How high is Carn a' Choire Sheilich?
Carn a' Choire Sheilich is 792 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Choire Sheilich?
Carn a' Choire Sheilich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Choire Sheilich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn a' Choire Sheilich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Choire Sheilich 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' Choire Sheilich tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Carn a' Choire Sheilich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 7 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn a' Choire Sheilich?
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.
