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Carn Doire na h-Achlais routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · from InverchoranModerate
This route starts from Inverchoran and follows a well-defined path up the glen, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 12km · from StrathcononModerate
This longer route approaches from the southwest, providing a gradual ascent through scenic landscapes.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from InverchoranGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Scardroy LodgeGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a technical climb with steep sections, recommended for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Doire na h-Achlais today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Doire na h-Achlais each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 632m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Doire na h-Achlais each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:41
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:47.
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About Carn Doire na h-Achlais
Carn Doire na h-Achlais is 632 m (2,073 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1350th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Acha' Bhraghad (1.2 km), Cnoc Chaorachain (1.7 km) and Coille Mhor (2.5 km).
How high is Carn Doire na h-Achlais?
Carn Doire na h-Achlais is 632 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Doire na h-Achlais?
Carn Doire na h-Achlais is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Doire na h-Achlais?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Doire na h-Achlais, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Doire na h-Achlais 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 Doire na h-Achlais?
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.
