Routes up
Carn Etchachan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreModerate
This route starts from the Cairngorm Ski Centre and follows a path towards Coire an t-Sneachda, it then ascends to the plateau before reaching the summit of Carn Etchachan, the return is via the same path.
Loch Avon ApproachHiking · 12km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Loch MorlichModerate
This route begins at Loch Morlich and follows the path through the Ryvoan Pass, it continues past the Shelter Stone and ascends to the summit of Carn Etchachan, the return is along the same path.
Fiacaill Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the Fiacaill Ridge, it requires careful navigation and some climbing skills, the descent is via the Coire an t-Sneachda.
Stag Rocks ClimbClimbing · 15km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from Loch MorlichGrade 3 Climb
This is a technical climbing route starting from Loch Morlich, it involves climbing the Stag Rocks before reaching the summit of Carn Etchachan, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Etchachan today?
Carn Etchachan today (updated 04:27, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Carn Etchachan weather today
Slight rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Carn Etchachan weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 50 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Etchachan weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Etchachan summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 4°/0° | -8° | 48/60 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/3° | -5° | 31/50 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -4° | 40/51 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 16/20 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 10/13 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 4°/-4° | -8° | 9/12 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 13/17 | 0% |
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Carn Etchachan 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 14/17 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 5/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 1°/-3° | -7° | 7/9 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 0°/-5° | -7° | 16/20 | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Etchachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1120m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Etchachan 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
Nearby summits
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About Carn Etchachan
Carn Etchachan is 1,120 m (3,675 ft) high with 26 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 33rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Stacan Dubha (1.1 km), Creagan a' Choire Etchachan (1.6 km) and Stob Coire an t-Sneachda (2.2 km).
How high is Carn Etchachan?
Carn Etchachan is 1,120 metres high with 26 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Etchachan?
Carn Etchachan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Etchachan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Etchachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Etchachan 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 Etchachan tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 50 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Etchachan this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Etchachan?
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.
