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Carn Bhithir routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from Glen NevisGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Glen Nevis, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience a classic Scottish scramble.
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · from KinlochlevenGrade 2 Scramble
The West Ridge Route is a more challenging scramble with sections requiring careful navigation, it provides a rewarding experience with panoramic views.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Glen NevisClimbing
The South Face Climb is a technical climbing route suitable for experienced climbers, it involves several pitches and requires proper climbing gear.
North Approach HikeHiking · 12km · from KinlochlevenHiking
The North Approach Hike is a long but rewarding hike that takes you through varied terrain, it is suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhithir today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Bhithir each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 573m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Bhithir 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 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:45.
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About Carn Bhithir
Carn Bhithir is 573 m (1,880 ft) high with 54 m of prominence. It is in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland. OS grid reference NO077868. It is the 8th highest of the 27 summits Peakify lists in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie. The nearest summits are Top of the Battery (2.0 km), Carn Creagach (3.9 km) and Tom Anthon (2.5 km).
How high is Carn Bhithir?
Carn Bhithir is 573 metres high with 54 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Bhithir?
Carn Bhithir is listed in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Bhithir?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Bhithir, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhithir 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 Bhithir?
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.
