Routes up
Carn an Tuirc routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This route starts from the Glenshee Ski Centre and follows a clear path to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
North RidgeScrambling · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
The North Ridge route involves some scrambling, providing a more challenging ascent to the summit of Carn an Tuirc.
Coire Kander CircuitHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenshee Ski CentreHard
This circuit takes you through Coire Kander and includes a steep ascent, offering a more strenuous hike with rewarding views.
East Face DirectClimbing · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Glenshee Ski CentreHard
The East Face Direct is a climbing route that requires technical skills, suitable for experienced climbers seeking a direct ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn an Tuirc today?
Carn an Tuirc today (updated 04:25, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Carn an Tuirc weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn an Tuirc weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 41 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn an Tuirc weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn an Tuirc summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/1° | -6° | 33/42 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 6°/4° | -2° | 21/41 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -2° | 38/48 | 5% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/2° | 0° | 15/18 | 21% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 6% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-3° | -7° | 12/16 | 0% |
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Carn an Tuirc 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 | 3°/-3° | -5° | 14/17 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Clear sky | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 4/5 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -6° | 7/10 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 17/21 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -6° | 18/22 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -6° | 17/22 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -7° | 15/18 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn an Tuirc each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1019m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn an Tuirc 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 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:46.
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About Carn an Tuirc
Carn an Tuirc is 1,019 m (3,343 ft) high with 62 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 72nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Cairn of Claise (1.9 km), Carn Dubh (1.9 km) and Sron na Gaoithe (2.2 km).
How high is Carn an Tuirc?
Carn an Tuirc is 1,019 metres high with 62 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn an Tuirc?
Carn an Tuirc is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn an Tuirc?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn an Tuirc, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn an Tuirc 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 Tuirc tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 41 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Carn an Tuirc this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn an Tuirc?
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.
