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Carn Bhac SW Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Inverey ApproachHiking · 18km · 700 m ascent · ~4h 45m · from InvereyModerate
This route starts from Inverey and follows a path through Glen Ey, it offers a scenic hike with views of the surrounding hills, suitable for experienced hikers.
Altanour Lodge RouteHiking · 20km · 750 m ascent · ~5h 15m · from InvereyModerate
The route begins at Inverey and follows the track past Altanour Lodge, it is a longer hike that provides a remote experience in the Cairngorms.
Glen Ey CircuitHiking · 22km · 800 m ascent · ~5h 45m · from InvereyModerate
This circuit takes you through Glen Ey and includes a climb to the summit of Carn Bhac SW Top, it is a challenging hike with rewarding views.
Beinn Iutharn Mhor TraverseScrambling · 25km · from InvereyHard
This route traverses from Beinn Iutharn Mhor to Carn Bhac SW Top, it involves some scrambling and is suitable for experienced hikers and scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhac SW Top today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Bhac SW Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 918m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Bhac SW Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 0.8 cm in all, most on Saturday (0.8 cm). Lying snow up to 5 cm deep.
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.
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About Carn Bhac SW Top
Carn Bhac SW Top is 918 m (3,012 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 140th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn a' Bhutha (1.1 km), Geal Charn (1.1 km) and Carn Bhac South Top (1.8 km).
How high is Carn Bhac SW Top?
Carn Bhac SW Top is 918 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Bhac SW Top?
Carn Bhac SW Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Bhac SW Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Bhac SW Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Inverey Approach (18km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhac SW 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 weather information is shown for Carn Bhac SW 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.
