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Carn Bhrunachain routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Carn Bhrunachain, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · from InvereyHiking
The south approach is a longer hike that takes you through scenic glens before ascending the southern slopes of Carn Bhrunachain.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The east face offers a challenging climb with steep sections and requires technical climbing skills, suitable for experienced climbers.
West Ridge TraverseScrambling · 12km · from InvereyGrade 2 Scramble
This traverse along the west ridge combines hiking and scrambling, providing a varied and exciting route to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhrunachain today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Bhrunachain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 723m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Bhrunachain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:44
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:50.
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About Carn Bhrunachain
Carn Bhrunachain is 723 m (2,372 ft) high with 42 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 975th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Dearg (1.2 km), Sgurr an Fhithich (1.7 km) and Carn Dearg North Top (1.6 km).
How high is Carn Bhrunachain?
Carn Bhrunachain is 723 metres high with 42 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Bhrunachain?
Carn Bhrunachain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Bhrunachain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Bhrunachain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Bhrunachain 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 Bhrunachain?
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.
