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Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh routes: 1 way to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from StrathcarronModerate
This route starts from Strathcarron and follows a well-defined path, offering scenic views of the surrounding highlands.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 919m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh 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. Lying snow up to 6 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 16:52.
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About Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh
Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh is 919 m (3,015 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 345th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sail Chaorainn (1.0 km), Carn na Coire Mheadhoin (1.3 km) and Creag a' Chaorainn (1.6 km).
How high is Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh?
Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh is 919 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh?
Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh?
Peakify lists 1 route for Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh 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' Mhadaidh-ruaidh?
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.