Routes up
Carn na Guaille routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyModerate
This route follows the south ridge, offering expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms, it is a straightforward hike with some steep sections.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling required, suitable for those with a head for heights.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InvereyGrade 2 Climb
This is a technical climb on the north face, requiring climbing gear and experience, it offers a direct and exhilarating route to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Guaille today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Guaille each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 672m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Guaille 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 07:18, sunset 16:41
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:46.
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About Carn na Guaille
Carn na Guaille is 672 m (2,205 ft) high with 31 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1188th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Dubh Ic an Deoir (2.3 km), Carn nan Luibean Glas (1.8 km) and Carn Coire na Caorach (3.0 km).
How high is Carn na Guaille?
Carn na Guaille is 672 metres high with 31 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Guaille?
Carn na Guaille is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Guaille?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn na Guaille, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Guaille 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 Guaille?
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.
