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Carn nan Earb routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from Loch RannochModerate
This is the standard hiking route to the summit of Carn nan Earb, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.
South ApproachHiking · 14km · from Bridge of GaurModerate
The South Approach is a longer route that takes you through varied terrain, including moorland and rocky paths.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch RannochGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch ErichtGrade 3
The East Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing skills and equipment, offering a direct ascent to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn nan Earb today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn nan Earb each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 663m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn nan Earb 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 07:21, sunset 16:44
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:19 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:49.
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About Carn nan Earb
Carn nan Earb is 663 m (2,176 ft) high with 94 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1214th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Creag an Fhir-eoin (0.6 km), Creag an Fhir-eoin West Top (0.9 km) and Leachd nan Saighead (1.6 km).
How high is Carn nan Earb?
Carn nan Earb is 663 metres high with 94 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn nan Earb?
Carn nan Earb is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn nan Earb?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn nan Earb, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn nan Earb 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 nan Earb?
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.
