Routes up
Carn Eilrig routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking Route__UNKNOWN__km · from Whitewell Car ParkHiking
A straightforward hike starting from Whitewell Car Park, the route follows a clear path through the forest and onto the open hillside, offering excellent views of the Cairngorms.
North Ridge Scramble__UNKNOWN__km · from Whitewell Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
A more adventurous route that involves scrambling up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Face Climb__UNKNOWN__km · from Whitewell Car ParkClimbing
This route involves technical climbing on the east face of Carn Eilrig, requiring climbing gear and experience, offering a direct and steep ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Eilrig today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Eilrig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 742m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Eilrig 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 07:17, sunset 16:40
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:46.
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About Carn Eilrig
Carn Eilrig is 742 m (2,434 ft) high with 113 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 345th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Odhar (1.5 km), Carn a' Phris-ghiubhais (2.2 km) and Creag a' Chalamain (2.4 km).
How high is Carn Eilrig?
Carn Eilrig is 742 metres high with 113 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Eilrig?
Carn Eilrig is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Eilrig?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Eilrig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Eilrig 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 Eilrig?
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.
