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Carn an t-Sagairt Mor routes: 4 ways to the top
Lochnagar CircuitHiking · 24km · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route is part of the Lochnagar Circuit, a long and rewarding hike that includes several peaks in the White Mounth range, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms.
White Mounth MunrosHiking · 29km · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route covers five Munros in the White Mounth range, including Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, providing a challenging day out with varied terrain.
Direct Ascent from Glen CallaterHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glen CallaterModerate
This is a more direct route starting from Glen Callater, offering a straightforward ascent with less distance but still demanding.
South-East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Spittal of GlenmuickGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route takes on the south-east ridge, providing some easy scrambling sections with rewarding views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn an t-Sagairt Mor today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn an t-Sagairt Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1047m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn an t-Sagairt Mor 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 07:14, sunset 16:39
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:46.
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About Carn an t-Sagairt Mor
Carn an t-Sagairt Mor is 1,047 m (3,435 ft) high with 85 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 63rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn an t-Sagairt Beag (1.0 km), Fafernie (2.1 km) and Creag Leachdach (2.7 km).
How high is Carn an t-Sagairt Mor?
Carn an t-Sagairt Mor is 1,047 metres high with 85 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn an t-Sagairt Mor?
Carn an t-Sagairt Mor is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn an t-Sagairt Mor?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Lochnagar Circuit (24km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn an t-Sagairt Mor 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 t-Sagairt Mor?
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.
