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Carn na Caim routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from A9Hiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Layby 87 on A9Moderate
This route starts from Layby 87 on the A9 and follows a track up to the summit, offering expansive views over the Drumochter Pass.
Alternative Route via Coire ChuirnHiking · 14km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Layby 87 on A9Moderate
An alternative route that ascends via Coire Chuirn, providing a more secluded path to the summit.
Winter Route from A9Climbing · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Layby 87 on A9Difficult
This winter route follows the standard path but requires winter skills and equipment due to snow and ice.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Caim today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Caim each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 941m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Caim 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 07:18, sunset 16:42
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:49.
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About Carn na Caim
Carn na Caim is 941 m (3,087 ft) high with 328 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 121st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall Odhar Mor (1.9 km), Carn na Caim South Top (2.0 km) and A Bhuidheanach (3.3 km).
How high is Carn na Caim?
Carn na Caim is 941 metres high with 328 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Caim?
Carn na Caim is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Caim?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn na Caim, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from A9 (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Caim 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 na Caim?
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.
