Routes up
Carn Dearg Meadhonach routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from North Face Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding peaks
East Face DirectScrambling · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from East Face BaseGrade 2 Scramble
The East Face Direct is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and a head for heights
South Ridge AscentHiking · 6km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Achintee FarmHiking
The South Ridge Ascent is a popular hiking route, providing a steady climb with panoramic views
West Gully ClimbClimbing · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from West Gully BaseGrade 3 Climb
This climbing route tackles the steep west gully, demanding technical skills and climbing experience
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Dearg Meadhonach today?
Carn Dearg Meadhonach today (updated 09:11, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 53 mph gusting 66 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 20 mph.
Carn Dearg Meadhonach weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 53 mph gusting 66 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Carn Dearg Meadhonach weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 40 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Dearg Meadhonach weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Dearg Meadhonach summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 4°/1° | -6° | 53/66 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/4° | -3° | 31/40 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -3° | 38/47 | 43% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 16/21 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -5° | 20/24 | 0% |
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Carn Dearg Meadhonach 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 | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 1°/-7° | -9° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-2° | -5° | 31/39 | 23% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/1° | -3° | 46/57 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 6°/1° | -2° | 54/68 | 33% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Dearg Meadhonach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1179m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Dearg Meadhonach 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 07:21, sunset 16:46
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Carn Dearg Meadhonach
Carn Dearg Meadhonach is 1,179 m (3,868 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 8th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Mor Dearg (0.5 km), Carn Beag Dearg (1.0 km) and Douglas Boulder (1.3 km).
How high is Carn Dearg Meadhonach?
Carn Dearg Meadhonach is 1,179 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Dearg Meadhonach?
Carn Dearg Meadhonach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Dearg Meadhonach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Dearg Meadhonach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Dearg Meadhonach 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 Dearg Meadhonach tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 40 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Dearg Meadhonach this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Dearg Meadhonach?
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.
