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Carn Dearg routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from AchinteeModerate
This route starts from Achintee and follows a well-trodden path, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Alternative Hiking Route via Glen NevisHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from Glen Nevis Visitor CentreModerate
This alternative hiking route takes you through Glen Nevis, offering a longer but rewarding journey.
Scramble via Coire LeisScrambling · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from North Face Car ParkGrade 1
This scramble route ascends through Coire Leis, providing a more challenging approach with some exposure.
Climbing via Tower RidgeClimbing · 15km · from North Face Car ParkGrade 3
This is a classic climbing route on Tower Ridge, known for its technical sections and stunning views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Dearg today?
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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 1020m 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. Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
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 07:13 to 16:53.
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About Carn Dearg
Carn Dearg is 1,020 m (3,346 ft) high with 35 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. OS grid reference NN155701. It is the 113th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Dearg (1.8 km), Carn Dearg (2.0 km) and Ben Nevis (1.6 km).
How high is Carn Dearg?
Carn Dearg is 1,020 metres high with 35 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Dearg?
Carn Dearg is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Dearg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, 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 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.
