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Carn an Leth-choin routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Coire Cas Car ParkModerate
The standard route to Carn an Leth-choin starts from Coire Cas Car Park, it follows a well-defined path through the Northern Corries and offers stunning views of the Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
Chalamain Gap RouteHiking · 14km · from Coire Cas Car ParkModerate
This route takes you through the Chalamain Gap, a boulder-strewn pass that adds a challenging element to the hike, it is a longer route but offers a unique perspective of the Cairngorms.
Fiacaill Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Coire Cas Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the Fiacaill Ridge, it is a more adventurous option and requires good scrambling skills, the route offers dramatic views and a thrilling ascent.
Lairig Ghru TraverseHiking · 20km · from Linn of DeeDifficult
The Lairig Ghru Traverse is a challenging route that crosses the Cairngorms from Linn of Dee to Aviemore, it passes through the heart of the mountains and requires excellent navigation skills.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn an Leth-choin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 844m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn an Leth-choin 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 07:19, sunset 16:42
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:48.
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About Carn an Leth-choin
Carn an Leth-choin is 844 m (2,769 ft) high with 78 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 582nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meallan Dubh (1.1 km), Marg na Craige (2.4 km) and Carn Macoul (1.8 km).
How high is Carn an Leth-choin?
Carn an Leth-choin is 844 metres high with 78 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn an Leth-choin?
Carn an Leth-choin is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn an Leth-choin?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn an Leth-choin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn an Leth-choin 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 Leth-choin?
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.
