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Carn na Con Dhu routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelModerate
The standard hiking route to Carn na Con Dhu starts from Alltbeithe Youth Hostel, it follows a well-trodden path through scenic glens and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Cluanie InnModerate
The southwest approach starts from Cluanie Inn and follows a longer path through the rugged landscape, it is less frequented and offers solitude.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 1
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the north ridge of Carn na Con Dhu, it provides a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and requires basic scrambling skills.
East Ridge ClimbClimbing · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 2
The East Ridge Climb is a Grade 2 route that requires climbing equipment and experience, it offers a challenging ascent with rewarding views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Con Dhu today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Con Dhu each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 967m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Con Dhu 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 7 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Carn na Con Dhu
Carn na Con Dhu is 967 m (3,173 ft) high with 82 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 220th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire na Cloiche (1.5 km), Stob Coire nan Dearcag (1.7 km) and Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top (1.8 km).
How high is Carn na Con Dhu?
Carn na Con Dhu is 967 metres high with 82 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Con Dhu?
Carn na Con Dhu is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Con Dhu?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn na Con Dhu, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Con Dhu 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 Con Dhu?
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.
