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Carn na Garbh-lice routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Loch MuickGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Loch Muick, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
South Face AscentScrambling · 7km · from Spittal of GlenmuickGrade 2 Scramble
This route involves a more challenging scramble up the south face, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights
North Ridge HikeHiking · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Allt-na-giubhsaichHiking
A scenic hiking route that follows the north ridge, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Cairngorms
West ApproachHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Lochnagar Car ParkHiking
The West Approach is a popular hiking route that provides a gradual ascent with breathtaking views of the Munros
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Garbh-lice today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Garbh-lice each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 517m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Garbh-lice 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 07:24, sunset 16:44
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:49.
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About Carn na Garbh-lice
Carn na Garbh-lice is 517 m (1,696 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in The Fannaichs, Scotland. OS grid reference NH087609. It is the 6th highest of the 12 summits Peakify lists in The Fannaichs. The nearest summits are Carn a' Ghlinne (2.0 km), Bidein Clann Raonaild (3.8 km) and Beinn na Feusaige (6.7 km).
How high is Carn na Garbh-lice?
Carn na Garbh-lice is 517 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Garbh-lice?
Carn na Garbh-lice is listed in The Fannaichs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Garbh-lice?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn na Garbh-lice, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn na Garbh-lice 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 Garbh-lice?
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.
