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Carn na Coire Mheadhoin routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Corrieyairack PassHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from MelgarveModerate
This route starts from Melgarve and follows the Corrieyairack Pass, offering a straightforward ascent to the summit of Carn na Coire Mheadhoin, suitable for experienced hikers.
Approach via Glen RoyHiking · 15km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 35m · from Braeroy LodgeModerate
The Glen Roy approach provides a scenic route with a gradual ascent, passing through beautiful landscapes before reaching the summit.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from MelgarveGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble follows the east ridge, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure, recommended for those with scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Coire Mheadhoin today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Coire Mheadhoin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 998m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Coire Mheadhoin 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 na Coire Mheadhoin
Carn na Coire Mheadhoin is 998 m (3,274 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 155th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sail Chaorainn (0.5 km), Tigh Mor na Seilge (0.9 km) and Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh (1.3 km).
How high is Carn na Coire Mheadhoin?
Carn na Coire Mheadhoin is 998 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Coire Mheadhoin?
Carn na Coire Mheadhoin is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Coire Mheadhoin?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn na Coire Mheadhoin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Corrieyairack Pass (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Coire Mheadhoin 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 Coire Mheadhoin?
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.
