Routes up
Carn Ban Beag routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · from InverlaelModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
West ApproachHiking · 14km · from InverlaelModerate
This longer route approaches from the west, providing a gradual ascent with varied terrain.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The east ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from InverlaelGrade 3 Climb
The north face offers a technical climb with steep sections, recommended for climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Ban Beag today?
Carn Ban Beag today (updated 08:30, 27 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Carn Ban Beag weather today
Slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ban Beag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 46 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ban Beag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Ban Beag summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -4° | 25/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/7° | 2° | 36/46 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Poor | 10°/3° | 1° | 40/50 | 25% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 6°/3° | 1° | 8/10 | 35% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 6/8 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/0° | -4° | 10/13 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 0% |
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Carn Ban Beag 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 19/23 | 15% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 19/24 | 26% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 21/31 | 35% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 5°/2° | -2° | 30/38 | 33% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/0° | -2° | 31/39 | 35% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ban Beag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 715m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ban Beag 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 07:17, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:46.
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About Carn Ban Beag
Carn Ban Beag is 715 m (2,347 ft) high with 23 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 383rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Ban Mor West Top (1.1 km), Creag Ghiuthsachan (1.5 km) and Creag Leathan (1.2 km).
How high is Carn Ban Beag?
Carn Ban Beag is 715 metres high with 23 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ban Beag?
Carn Ban Beag is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ban Beag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Ban Beag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Ban Beag 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 Ban Beag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 46 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Ban Beag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Ban Beag?
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.
