Routes up
Carn na Lair routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 15km · from CoulagsModerate
The standard route to Carn na Lair starts from Coulags and follows a path through the glen before ascending the mountain, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Coire Lair CircuitHiking · 20km · from AchnashellachModerate
The Coire Lair Circuit is a longer route that circles the Coire Lair, providing a more comprehensive exploration of the area with varied terrain.
South Ridge AscentHiking · 12km · from CoulagsModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge of Carn na Lair, offering a more direct approach with steep sections and rewarding views.
Beinn Liath Mhor TraverseScrambling · 18km · from TorridonDifficult
This route involves a traverse over Beinn Liath Mhor before reaching Carn na Lair, it includes some Grade 1 scrambling sections and requires good navigation skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Lair today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Lair each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 598m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Lair 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 Lair
Carn na Lair is 598 m (1,962 ft) high with 63 m of prominence. It is in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland. OS grid reference NH824237. It is the 27th highest of the 71 summits Peakify lists in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath. The nearest summits are Carn na Glaic Fhluich (1.2 km), Torr Mor (1.5 km) and Carn an Ailean (2.2 km).
How high is Carn na Lair?
Carn na Lair is 598 metres high with 63 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Lair?
Carn na Lair is listed in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Lair?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn na Lair, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (15km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Lair 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 Lair?
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.
