Routes up
Carn an Aonaich Odhair routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from InverlaelModerate
This route starts from Inverlael and follows a well-defined path through the forest before ascending the open hillside, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South ApproachHiking · 12km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Loch GlascarnochModerate
Starting from Loch Glascarnoch, this route takes a longer approach from the south, traversing varied terrain and offering a quieter path.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the north ridge of Carn an Aonaich Odhair, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and hands-on sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn an Aonaich Odhair today?
Carn an Aonaich Odhair today (updated 07:58, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Carn an Aonaich Odhair weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn an Aonaich Odhair weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn an Aonaich Odhair weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn an Aonaich Odhair summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -4° | 26/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/6° | 0° | 31/39 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 8°/5° | -2° | 38/48 | 14% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 18/22 | 0% |
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Carn an Aonaich Odhair 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -5° | 15/18 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 6/10 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 7/17 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 13/17 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 17% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 0° | 14/35 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 15/44 | 30% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn an Aonaich Odhair each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 832m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn an Aonaich Odhair 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 07:20, sunset 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:50.
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About Carn an Aonaich Odhair
Carn an Aonaich Odhair is 832 m (2,730 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 619th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Geal Charn (0.8 km), Gairbeinn (1.1 km) and Bac nam Fuaran (2.3 km).
How high is Carn an Aonaich Odhair?
Carn an Aonaich Odhair is 832 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn an Aonaich Odhair?
Carn an Aonaich Odhair is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn an Aonaich Odhair?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn an Aonaich Odhair, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn an Aonaich Odhair 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 an Aonaich Odhair tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn an Aonaich Odhair this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn an Aonaich Odhair?
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.
