Routes up
Carn Bhac routes: 4 ways to the top
Inverey ApproachHiking · 16km · 600 m ascent · ~4h 10m · from InvereyModerate
This route starts from Inverey and follows a track through Glen Ey, ascending Carn Bhac via the north ridge, offering expansive views of the Cairngorms.
Glen Ey CircuitHiking · 20km · 750 m ascent · ~5h 15m · from InvereyModerate
The Glen Ey Circuit is a longer route that includes Carn Bhac and other nearby peaks, providing a more challenging day out.
Altanour Lodge RouteHiking · 15km · 500 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from InvereyModerate
Starting from Inverey, this route passes the ruins of Altanour Lodge and ascends via the south ridge, offering a quieter approach.
Beinn Iutharn Mhor TraverseScrambling · 18km · 900 m ascent · ~5h 5m · from InvereyHard
This traverse includes both Carn Bhac and Beinn Iutharn Mhor, requiring some scrambling skills, particularly in winter conditions.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhac today?
Carn Bhac today (updated 23:12, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Carn Bhac weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Bhac weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Bhac weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Bhac summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -4° | 29/41 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 30/38 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 36/45 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | 0° | 14/17 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -6° | 13/16 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 8/9 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 6°/-5° | -8° | 13/16 | 2% |
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Carn Bhac 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 4Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 14/18 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 4/5 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -5° | 6/9 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -5° | 16/21 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 15/19 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Bhac each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 945m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Bhac 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 07:15, sunset 16:40
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:46.
Nearby summits
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About Carn Bhac
Carn Bhac is 945 m (3,101 ft) high with 187 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 117th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Bhac SW Top (1.1 km), Carn Bhac South Top (2.4 km) and Top of the Battery (2.8 km).
How high is Carn Bhac?
Carn Bhac is 945 metres high with 187 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Bhac?
Carn Bhac is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Bhac?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Bhac, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Inverey Approach (16km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhac 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 Bhac tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Bhac this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Bhac?
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.
