Routes up
Carn Dearg Mor routes: 8 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from Achlean Car ParkModerate
This route starts from Achlean Car Park and follows a clear path through Glen Feshie, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
Alternative Hiking RouteHiking · 14km · from Glen Feshie Car ParkModerate
This alternative route begins at Glen Feshie Car Park and takes a slightly longer path, providing a more gradual ascent to the summit.
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Glen FeshieModerate
This route starts from Glen Feshie and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · from AchleanModerate
The South Ridge Route begins at Achlean and ascends via the southern ridge, providing a more direct approach to the summit.
Alternative Hiking Route via Glen FeshieHiking · 14km · from Glen Feshie Car ParkModerate
This alternative route begins at the Glen Feshie car park and ascends through the picturesque Glen Feshie, providing a longer but rewarding hike.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Achlean Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route follows the south ridge, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Glen FeshieGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route tackles the east ridge, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Scramble Route via Coire GarbhlachScrambling · 10km · from AchleanGrade 1
This scrambling route takes you through Coire Garbhlach, offering a more challenging ascent with some rocky sections and requiring basic scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Dearg Mor today?
Carn Dearg Mor today (updated 07:54, 27 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 34 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Carn Dearg Mor weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 34 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Dearg Mor weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Dearg Mor weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Dearg Mor summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 27/34 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 8°/6° | 2° | 24/30 | 9% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Good | 9°/4° | 2° | 23/29 | 31% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 0° | 8/10 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 7/8 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -6° | 9/12 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 14/17 | 2% |
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Carn Dearg Mor 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 11/14 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 15/18 | 12% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -1° | 18/22 | 25% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/2° | -2° | 18/26 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/1° | -3° | 29/36 | 30% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/0° | -3° | 30/38 | 34% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Dearg Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 657m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Dearg Mor 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 16:41
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:47.
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About Carn Dearg Mor
Carn Dearg Mor is 657 m (2,156 ft) high with 82 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 450th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Dearg Mor South Top (1.1 km), Beinn a' Chait (2.1 km) and Elrig (2.1 km).
How high is Carn Dearg Mor?
Carn Dearg Mor is 657 metres high with 82 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Dearg Mor?
Carn Dearg Mor is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Dearg Mor?
Peakify lists 8 routes for Carn Dearg Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Dearg Mor 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 Mor tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Carn Dearg Mor this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Dearg Mor?
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.
