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Carn na Drochaide routes: 7 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Linn of QuoichModerate
This route starts at the Linn of Quoich and follows a well-defined path through scenic glens and heather moorland, offering panoramic views of the Cairngorms.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 12km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from InvereyModerate
This longer route approaches from the southwest, providing a more gradual ascent with stunning views of Glen Dee.
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Victoria BridgeModerate
This route starts from Victoria Bridge and follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from AllanaquoichGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
Eastern TraverseHiking · 14km · 750 m ascent · ~4h 5m · from BraemarChallenging
The Eastern Traverse is a challenging hike that circles around the eastern slopes, offering diverse terrain and spectacular vistas.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Invercauld BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with a head for heights.
North-East RidgeHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from BraemarDifficult
This challenging route ascends via the North-East Ridge, providing a more remote and rugged experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Drochaide today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Drochaide each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 818m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Drochaide 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 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:45.
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About Carn na Drochaide
Carn na Drochaide is 818 m (2,684 ft) high with 222 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 250th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall an t-Slugain (1.9 km), Creag a' Chleirich (1.4 km) and Carn na Craoibhe Seileich (2.7 km).
How high is Carn na Drochaide?
Carn na Drochaide is 818 metres high with 222 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Drochaide?
Carn na Drochaide is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Drochaide?
Peakify lists 7 routes for Carn na Drochaide, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Drochaide 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 Drochaide?
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.
