Routes up
Carn na Criche routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from InverlaelModerate
This route takes you through scenic paths and offers a moderate challenge, suitable for experienced hikers.
South ApproachHiking · 15km · 750 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from InverlaelModerate
This longer route approaches from the south, offering a mix of forest paths and open moorland.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling required, it is a less frequented route that provides a sense of adventure and solitude.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from Loch BroomDifficult
This longer route approaches from the southwest and includes a mix of pathless terrain and established trails, it is suitable for experienced hikers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch BroomGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections that require climbing gear, it is recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Criche today?
Carn na Criche today (updated 09:11, 28 Oct): up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 57 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 21 mph.
Carn na Criche weather today
Slight rain, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 57 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Carn na Criche weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn na Criche weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn na Criche summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 3°/-1° | -8° | 45/57 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/3° | -4° | 32/40 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 6°/2° | -5° | 41/52 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 21/26 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -8° | 17/22 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 17/22 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 17/21 | 0% |
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Carn na Criche 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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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-5° | -8° | 9/17 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 11/18 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-1° | -5° | 13/21 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -8° | 28/34 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/2° | -2° | 41/52 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/1° | -3° | 55+/75+ | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Criche each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1265m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Criche 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:48.
Nearby summits
Close to Carn na Criche
About Carn na Criche
Carn na Criche is 1,265 m (4,150 ft) high with 50 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 5th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Stob Coire an Lochain (1.5 km), Sgor an Lochain Uaine (1.6 km) and Braeriach (2.2 km).
How high is Carn na Criche?
Carn na Criche is 1,265 metres high with 50 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Criche?
Carn na Criche is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Criche?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Carn na Criche, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Criche 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 na Criche tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn na Criche this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Carn na Criche?
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.
