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Carn Fiaclach Beag routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch an EileinGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the Cairngorms, it is ideal for those looking to experience a Grade 1 scramble.
North Face DirectScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch MorlichGrade 2 Scramble
This route takes a direct line up the north face, it is a more challenging scramble requiring good route-finding skills.
South Ridge HikeHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Glenmore LodgeHiking
The South Ridge Hike is a scenic route that follows a well-trodden path with gradual ascent, suitable for most hikers.
West ApproachHiking · 8km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreHiking
The West Approach offers a longer hike with varied terrain, it provides a less crowded alternative to the main paths.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Fiaclach Beag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Fiaclach Beag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 645m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Fiaclach Beag 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 08:13 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:45.
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About Carn Fiaclach Beag
Carn Fiaclach Beag is 645 m (2,115 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 462nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Fiaclach (0.7 km), Cairn Geldie (1.9 km) and Creagan nan Gabhar (2.3 km).
How high is Carn Fiaclach Beag?
Carn Fiaclach Beag is 645 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Fiaclach Beag?
Carn Fiaclach Beag is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Fiaclach Beag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Fiaclach Beag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Fiaclach Beag 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 Fiaclach Beag?
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.
