Routes up
Carn Lochan na Bearta routes: 5 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch an EileinGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Carn Lochan na Bearta, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
South Face AscentScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Glen FeshieGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and offering a more direct route to the summit.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Loch MorlichHiking
This is a scenic hiking route that approaches Carn Lochan na Bearta from the east, providing a less technical ascent with beautiful views.
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 420 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Glenmore LodgeHiking
The West Approach is a popular hiking route that offers a gradual ascent through varied terrain, ideal for those seeking a less strenuous climb.
Southwest CouloirScrambling · 4km · 480 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from AchleanGrade 3 Scramble
This is a challenging scramble up the Southwest Couloir, requiring experience in route finding and scrambling techniques.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Lochan na Bearta today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Lochan na Bearta each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 562m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Lochan na Bearta 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. Lying snow up to 1 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:49.
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About Carn Lochan na Bearta
Carn Lochan na Bearta is 562 m (1,844 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Loch Maree to Loch Broom, Scotland. OS grid reference NH000806. It is the 9th highest of the 22 summits Peakify lists in Loch Maree to Loch Broom. The nearest summits are Creag-mheall Mor East Top (0.8 km), Creag-mheall Mor (1.1 km) and Cadhachan Riabhach West Top (1.6 km).
How high is Carn Lochan na Bearta?
Carn Lochan na Bearta is 562 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Lochan na Bearta?
Carn Lochan na Bearta is listed in Loch Maree to Loch Broom, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Lochan na Bearta?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Carn Lochan na Bearta, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Lochan na Bearta 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 Lochan na Bearta?
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.
