Routes up
Carn Breac routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from InverchoranModerate
The standard route to Carn Breac starts from Inverchoran, it follows a path through Glen Calvie and ascends gradually to the summit offering panoramic views.
Alternative Route via StrathcononHiking · 14km · from StrathcononModerate
This alternative route begins in Strathconon, it provides a longer approach with varied terrain and scenic views of the surrounding glens.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InverchoranGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble, starting from Inverchoran, it involves some hands-on sections and is suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Breac today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Breac each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 678m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Breac 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 07:24, sunset 16:45
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:50.
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About Carn Breac
Carn Breac is 678 m (2,224 ft) high with 392 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1161st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meallan Mhic Iamhair (2.5 km), Meall an Fhliuchaird (4.1 km) and Bidein Clann Raonaild (6.1 km).
How high is Carn Breac?
Carn Breac is 678 metres high with 392 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Breac?
Carn Breac is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Breac?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Breac, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Breac 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 Breac?
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.
