Routes up
Carn Ghluasaid routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route starts at Cluanie Inn and follows a well-defined path to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from Laggan LocksModerate
This longer route approaches from the southwest, offering a more secluded experience with varied terrain.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides an exciting scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Ghluasaid today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ghluasaid each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 956m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ghluasaid 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 07:22, sunset 16:45
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Carn Ghluasaid
Carn Ghluasaid is 956 m (3,137 ft) high with 63 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 246th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Creag a' Chaorainn (1.1 km), Creag Lundie (1.6 km) and Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh (2.3 km).
How high is Carn Ghluasaid?
Carn Ghluasaid is 956 metres high with 63 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ghluasaid?
Carn Ghluasaid is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ghluasaid?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Ghluasaid, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Ghluasaid 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 Ghluasaid?
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.
