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Carn na Glaic Fhluich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from InverlaelModerate
This route starts from Inverlael and follows a well-defined path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, providing a thrilling experience for those with a head for heights
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch BroomGrade 3 Climb
This route involves technical climbing on the East Face, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear and skills
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Glaic Fhluich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Glaic Fhluich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 550m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Glaic Fhluich each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:40
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:45.
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About Carn na Glaic Fhluich
Carn na Glaic Fhluich is 550 m (1,804 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland. OS grid reference NH818247. It is the 40th highest of the 71 summits Peakify lists in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath. The nearest summits are Carn na Lair (1.2 km), Torr Mor (1.6 km) and Carn Phris Mhoir (3.1 km).
How high is Carn na Glaic Fhluich?
Carn na Glaic Fhluich is 550 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Glaic Fhluich?
Carn na Glaic Fhluich is listed in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Glaic Fhluich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn na Glaic Fhluich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Glaic Fhluich 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 Glaic Fhluich?
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.
