Routes up
Carn Dearg routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from Loch Ossian Youth HostelModerate
The standard hiking route to Carn Dearg (NW) starts from Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, it follows a path through the glen before ascending the grassy slopes to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Scramble via Coire OdharScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch Ossian Youth HostelGrade 1
This scrambling route ascends via Coire Odhar, providing a more challenging approach with some rocky sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Climbing Route via North RidgeClimbing · 8km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch Ossian Youth HostelGrade 3
The North Ridge offers a technical climbing route with steep sections and exposure, recommended for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Dearg today?
Carn Dearg today (updated 09:11, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 58 mph gusting 72 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 20 mph.
Carn Dearg weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 58 mph gusting 72 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Carn Dearg weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Dearg weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Dearg 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° | -7° | 58/72 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/3° | -3° | 38/48 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 6°/3° | -4° | 40/50 | 43% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 18/23 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 16/20 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -5° | 17/20 | 4% |
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| Tue 3A dusting of snow | Good | 0°/-3° | -5° | 21/26 | 0% |
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Carn Dearg 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 4A dusting of snow | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -8° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-6° | -9° | 12/16 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -8° | 13/18 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -8° | 14/18 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 1°/-2° | -6° | 32/40 | 23% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/1° | -3° | 47/59 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 6°/0° | -3° | 55+/70+ | 33% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Dearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1214m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Dearg 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 16:54.
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About Carn Dearg
Carn Dearg is 1,214 m (3,983 ft) high with 5 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 6th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Dearg (0.2 km), Douglas Boulder (0.9 km) and Ben Nevis (1.1 km).
How high is Carn Dearg?
Carn Dearg is 1,214 metres high with 5 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Dearg?
Carn Dearg is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Dearg?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Dearg 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 tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Dearg this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Carn Dearg?
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.
