Routes up
Carn Ealasaid routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from The Lecht Ski CentreModerate
This route starts at The Lecht Ski Centre and follows a clear path to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
Alternative Route via Carn MorHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from The Lecht Ski CentreModerate
This alternative route takes a detour via Carn Mor before reaching the summit of Carn Ealasaid, providing a more challenging hike.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from The Lecht Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route follows the north ridge of Carn Ealasaid, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Ealasaid today?
Carn Ealasaid today (updated 13:20, 27 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 76% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Carn Ealasaid weather today
Moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 76% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ealasaid weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ealasaid weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 30% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ealasaid summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/2° | -2° | 34/42 | 76% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 28/35 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 33/42 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 7°/-3° | -6° | 9/11 | 30% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Marginal | 7°/-4° | -8° | 9/11 | 24% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 7°/-4° | -8° | 8/10 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 8/10 | 0% |
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Carn Ealasaid 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 4Partly cloudy | Good | 7°/0° | -4° | 11/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 14/17 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 18/22 | 13% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Marginal | 4°/0° | -3° | 25/31 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/0° | -4° | 23/29 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 24/29 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ealasaid each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 792m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ealasaid 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 07:15, sunset 16:38
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:44.
Nearby summits
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About Carn Ealasaid
Carn Ealasaid is 792 m (2,598 ft) high with 156 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 286th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Beinn a' Chruinnich (1.7 km), Tom Garbh-bheinne (2.9 km) and Tolm Buirich (1.7 km).
How high is Carn Ealasaid?
Carn Ealasaid is 792 metres high with 156 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ealasaid?
Carn Ealasaid is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ealasaid?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Ealasaid, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Ealasaid 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 Ealasaid tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Ealasaid this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 30% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Carn Ealasaid?
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.
