Routes up
Carn Dallaig routes: 3 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge of Carn Dallaig offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyHiking
This route approaches Carn Dallaig from the southwest, offering a gentle ascent through heather and grassy slopes, ideal for hikers seeking a less technical route.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InvereyClimbing
The North Face of Carn Dallaig presents a challenging climb with several technical pitches, recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Dallaig today?
Carn Dallaig today (updated 03:10, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Carn Dallaig weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Dallaig weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 34 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Dallaig weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Dallaig summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -3° | 22/39 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Marginal | 7°/4° | 1° | 28/34 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/4° | 0° | 28/35 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 11/14 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 10/12 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 12/16 | 2% |
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Carn Dallaig 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° | 13/17 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 4/5 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 8/10 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 14/18 | 10% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 19/23 | 16% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 19/23 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 14/17 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Dallaig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 858m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Dallaig 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 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Carn Dallaig
Carn Dallaig is 858 m (2,815 ft) high with 71 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 204th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Creag Cam a' Choire (1.2 km), Carn Dallaig South Top (1.7 km) and Carn Dallaig West Top (1.5 km).
How high is Carn Dallaig?
Carn Dallaig is 858 metres high with 71 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Dallaig?
Carn Dallaig is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Dallaig?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Dallaig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Dallaig 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 Dallaig tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 34 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Dallaig this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Dallaig?
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.
