Routes up
Carn Fadog routes: 4 ways to the top
South ApproachHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Glenshee Ski CentreEasy
This gentle ascent from the south is ideal for less experienced hikers, with a gradual incline.
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · from InvereyModerate
This route follows the north ridge of Carn Fadog, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from InvereyGrade 2
The East Face offers a challenging scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 7km · from Spittal of GlensheeGrade 3
A technical climb up the west ridge, requiring climbing gear and experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Fadog today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Fadog each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 512m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Fadog 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 07:02, sunset 16:55
9h 53m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:51 and starts 16:05. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:59.
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About Carn Fadog
Carn Fadog is 512 m (1,680 ft) high with 26 m of prominence. It is in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales. OS grid reference SN767171. It is the 20th highest of the 39 summits Peakify lists in Llandovery to Monmouth. The nearest summits are Foel Fraith (1.6 km), Garreg Las (3.3 km) and Garreg Lwyd (2.8 km).
How high is Carn Fadog?
Carn Fadog is 512 metres high with 26 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Fadog?
Carn Fadog is listed in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales.
Are there routes for Carn Fadog?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Fadog, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Approach (10km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb Carn Fadog 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 Fadog?
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.
