Routes up
Carn Mountain routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from Invercauld HouseGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the east ridge of Carn Mountain, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · from KeilochHiking
The west approach is a popular hiking route that takes you through beautiful glens and offers a gradual ascent to the summit.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from AllanaquoichGrade 3 Climb
The north face climb is a challenging route suitable for experienced climbers, featuring steep sections and requiring technical skills.
South Ridge WalkHiking · 12km · from BraemarHiking
This is a scenic hiking route that follows the south ridge, providing panoramic views and a moderate challenge.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Mountain today?
Carn Mountain today (updated 19:14, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Carn Mountain weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Mountain weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Mountain weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Mountain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 8/15 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 0° | 19/24 | 61% |
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| Tue 20Slight rain | Marginal | 8°/6° | 2° | 33/41 | 45% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/-3° | -6° | 34/42 | 63% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/-3° | -6° | 19/23 | 70% |
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| Fri 23Slight rain | Marginal | 6°/1° | -3° | 32/40 | 82% |
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| Sat 24Slight rain | Marginal | 8°/2° | -2° | 36/44 | 54% |
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Carn Mountain 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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| Sun 25Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/3° | -4° | 55+/73+ | 59% |
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| Mon 26Moderate rain showers | Poor | 9°/2° | -4° | 48/59 | 45% |
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| Tue 27Moderate rain showers | Poor | 10°/3° | -5° | 55+/75+ | 43% |
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| Wed 28Partly cloudy | Poor | 8°/3° | -3° | 44/55 | 32% |
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| Thu 29Dense drizzle | Poor | 10°/3° | -1° | 55+/75+ | 24% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 10°/3° | 1° | 28/75 | 32% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/2° | -2° | 31/38 | 36% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Mountain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 585m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Mountain 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 07:58, sunset 18:20
10h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:47 and starts 17:29. From the summit you see the sun 07:52 to 18:24.
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About Carn Mountain
Carn Mountain is 585 m (1,920 ft) high with 50 m of prominence. It is in Mourne Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference J288259. It is the 19th highest of the 37 summits Peakify lists in Mourne Mountains. The nearest summits are Slieve Muck (1.2 km), Slieve Loughshannagh (1.4 km) and Doan (1.4 km).
How high is Carn Mountain?
Carn Mountain is 585 metres high with 50 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Mountain?
Carn Mountain is listed in Mourne Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Carn Mountain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Mountain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Mountain 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 Mountain tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Mountain this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Mountain?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
