Routes up
Carn Crom routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route ascends Carn Crom via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, it is a straightforward hike suitable for most walkers
Western ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Victoria BridgeModerate
This longer route approaches Carn Crom from the west, offering a gradual ascent with beautiful views of the Glen Etive area
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Linn of DeeGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, ideal for those looking to add a bit of adventure to their hike
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Crom today?
Carn Crom today (updated 04:26, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 7 mph.
Carn Crom weather today
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Crom weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 30 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Crom weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Crom summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 27/43 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 6°/4° | 1° | 11/30 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 27/33 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 11/14 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 6/7 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 2% |
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Carn Crom 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 4/5 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 6/9 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -5° | 16/20 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 15/19 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -5° | 13/16 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Crom each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 891m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Crom 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 07:16, 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 16:46.
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About Carn Crom
Carn Crom is 891 m (2,923 ft) high with 57 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 165th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Little Cairngorm (1.9 km), Derry Cairngorm (2.7 km) and Sgurr an Lochan Uaine (3.7 km).
How high is Carn Crom?
Carn Crom is 891 metres high with 57 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Crom?
Carn Crom is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Crom?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Crom, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Crom 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 Crom tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 30 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Carn Crom this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Crom?
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.
