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Carn na Saobhaidhe routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 450 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Garva BridgeModerate
This route starts from Garva Bridge and follows a path through the scenic Glen Markie, offering expansive views of the surrounding Highlands.
Alternative Route via Glen MarkieHiking · 18km · 700 m ascent · ~4h 45m · from Glen Markie LodgeModerate
This alternative route begins at Glen Markie Lodge and follows a track before ascending pathless terrain to the summit, it offers a more remote experience with scenic views
Approach from Melgarve BothyHiking · 20km · from Melgarve BothyModerate
Starting from Melgarve Bothy, this route provides a longer approach with a mix of track and open hillside, it is less frequented and offers solitude
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn na Saobhaidhe today?
Carn na Saobhaidhe today (updated 11:13, 27 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 6 mph.
Carn na Saobhaidhe weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn na Saobhaidhe weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn na Saobhaidhe weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 6 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn na Saobhaidhe summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 7°/4° | -2° | 33/42 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 0° | 29/36 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 0° | 31/39 | 39% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 8°/-1° | -3° | 7/8 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Partly cloudy | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 5/6 | 25% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-3° | -5° | 8/10 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 10/13 | 2% |
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Carn na Saobhaidhe 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 10/17 | 5% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 14/17 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 5°/2° | -2° | 21/27 | 20% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -3° | 19/27 | 22% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 22/27 | 20% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn na Saobhaidhe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 717m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn na Saobhaidhe 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 07:19, sunset 16:43
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:48.
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About Carn na Saobhaidhe
Carn na Saobhaidhe is 717 m (2,352 ft) high with 37 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1001st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sithean Dubh (1.2 km), Meall nan Ruadhag (2.2 km) and Sidhean Dubh (2.4 km).
How high is Carn na Saobhaidhe?
Carn na Saobhaidhe is 717 metres high with 37 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn na Saobhaidhe?
Carn na Saobhaidhe is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn na Saobhaidhe?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn na Saobhaidhe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn na Saobhaidhe 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 is the weather on Carn na Saobhaidhe tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn na Saobhaidhe this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 8 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 6 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn na Saobhaidhe?
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.
