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Carn an Fhreiceadain routes: 3 ways to the top
Main Path from KingussieHiking · 16km · 650 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from KingussieModerate
This route starts from Kingussie and follows a well-defined track to the summit, offering panoramic views of the Cairngorms.
Alternative Route via Glen BanchorHiking · 18km · 700 m ascent · ~4h 45m · from Glen BanchorModerate
This alternative route begins at Glen Banchor and ascends through scenic moorland, providing a quieter approach to the summit.
Approach from NewtonmoreHiking · 20km · 750 m ascent · ~5h 15m · from NewtonmoreModerate
Starting from Newtonmore, this route takes a longer path through varied terrain, including forest tracks and open moorland.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn an Fhreiceadain today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn an Fhreiceadain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 878m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn an Fhreiceadain 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 07:18, sunset 16:41
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:48.
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About Carn an Fhreiceadain
Carn an Fhreiceadain is 878 m (2,881 ft) high with 172 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 482nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Bhreac (1.5 km), Carn Coire na h-Inghinn (2.9 km) and Creag Dhubh (3.6 km).
How high is Carn an Fhreiceadain?
Carn an Fhreiceadain is 878 metres high with 172 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn an Fhreiceadain?
Carn an Fhreiceadain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn an Fhreiceadain?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn an Fhreiceadain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Path from Kingussie (16km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn an Fhreiceadain 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 an Fhreiceadain?
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.
