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Carn a' Gheoidh routes: 5 ways to the top
The Cairnwell Munros CircuitHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This route takes in the three Munros of The Cairnwell, Carn a' Gheoidh, and Carn Aosda, starting from the Glenshee Ski Centre, offering a varied terrain with some steep sections.
Carn a Gheoidh via Carn AosdaHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This route ascends Carn Aosda first before reaching Carn a Gheoidh, providing a straightforward hike with excellent views.
Carn a Gheoidh via Loch VrotachanHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This route takes a scenic path past Loch Vrotachan before ascending to the summit of Carn a Gheoidh, offering a peaceful hike.
Carn a Gheoidh from Spittal of GlensheeHiking · 16km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 45m · from Spittal of GlensheeChallenging
This longer route starts from Spittal of Glenshee and involves a more challenging ascent with a rewarding summit view.
Carn a Gheoidh Scramble RouteScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route provides a more adventurous ascent to Carn a Gheoidh, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
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Is it safe to climb Carn a' Gheoidh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Gheoidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 976m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn a' Gheoidh 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 07:07 to 16:46.
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About Carn a' Gheoidh
Carn a' Gheoidh is 976 m (3,202 ft) high with 299 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 95th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Mor (1.7 km), Carn nan Sac (1.3 km) and Carn Bhinnein (1.6 km).
How high is Carn a' Gheoidh?
Carn a' Gheoidh is 976 metres high with 299 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Gheoidh?
Carn a' Gheoidh is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Gheoidh?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Carn a' Gheoidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is The Cairnwell Munros Circuit (14km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Gheoidh 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' Gheoidh?
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.
