Routes up
Carn Eiteige routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route ascends via the north ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Cluanie InnModerate
The south ridge route is a longer ascent with a gradual climb, providing a scenic walk.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Cluanie InnGrade 2
This scrambling route tackles the east face, requiring careful navigation and a head for heights.
West Ridge TraverseClimbing · 12km · from Cluanie InnDifficult
The west ridge traverse is a challenging mountaineering route, best suited for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Eiteige today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Eiteige each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 882m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Eiteige 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 07:23, sunset 16:44
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:50.
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About Carn Eiteige
Carn Eiteige is 882 m (2,895 ft) high with 59 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 469th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Druim Dubh (1.7 km), Sgurr na Muice (2.1 km) and Sgurr na Fearstaig (1.9 km).
How high is Carn Eiteige?
Carn Eiteige is 882 metres high with 59 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Eiteige?
Carn Eiteige is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Eiteige?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Eiteige, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Eiteige 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 Eiteige?
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.
