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Carn Ban Mor West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from Glen Feshie Car ParkModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Glen Feshie, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
Alternative Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Achlean Car ParkModerate
A less frequented path that provides a quieter experience, with a gradual ascent and panoramic views.
Scramble Route via Sgor GaoithScrambling · 14km · from Glen Feshie Car ParkGrade 1
This route involves a scramble over Sgor Gaoith, offering a more challenging ascent with rewarding vistas.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Ban Mor West Top today?
Carn Ban Mor West Top today (updated 16:13, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 35 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Carn Ban Mor West Top weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 35 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ban Mor West Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ban Mor West Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Ban Mor West Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -3° | 21/35 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 34/43 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 38/48 | 17% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 7/8 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 6°/-2° | -6° | 6/8 | 25% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 7/9 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 11/16 | 2% |
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Carn Ban Mor West Top 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 | 6°/2° | -1° | 11/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 8/16 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 14% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 21/31 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 18/27 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-1° | -3° | 20/26 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ban Mor West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 783m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ban Mor West Top 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 16:47.
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About Carn Ban Mor West Top
Carn Ban Mor West Top is 783 m (2,569 ft) high with 31 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 300th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Ban Beag (1.1 km), Meall Dubhag (2.5 km) and Creag Ghiuthsachan (2.5 km).
How high is Carn Ban Mor West Top?
Carn Ban Mor West Top is 783 metres high with 31 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ban Mor West Top?
Carn Ban Mor West Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ban Mor West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Ban Mor West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Ban Mor West Top 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 Mor West Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Ban Mor West Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Ban Mor West Top?
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.
