Routes up
Carn Ruabraich routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InchnadamphModerate
The North Ridge Route is a straightforward hike that follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of the surrounding Assynt landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from ElphinHard
The Southwest Approach is a longer route that takes you through varied terrain, including boggy sections and rocky outcrops.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from Loch AssyntGrade 2
The East Face Scramble is a more challenging route that involves some technical scrambling, suitable for experienced scramblers.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Ledmore JunctionGrade 3
The West Ridge Climb is a technical climb that requires climbing gear and experience, offering a thrilling ascent with panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Ruabraich today?
Carn Ruabraich today (updated 14:10, 27 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 82% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 7 mph.
Carn Ruabraich weather today
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 82% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ruabraich weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ruabraich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 7 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Ruabraich summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 35/44 | 82% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 10°/5° | 2° | 30/37 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/6° | 3° | 27/33 | 11% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-3° | -5° | 6/8 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 8°/-4° | -7° | 6/7 | 29% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-2° | -6° | 6/8 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 8/10 | 0% |
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Carn Ruabraich 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 4Overcast | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 9/11 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 8/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 10/12 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 18/27 | 17% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 16/23 | 23% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 4°/1° | -3° | 19/23 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ruabraich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 616m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ruabraich 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 07:16, sunset 16:38
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:44.
Nearby summits
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About Carn Ruabraich
Carn Ruabraich is 616 m (2,021 ft) high with 82 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 494th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn na Ruabraich (1.8 km), Carn Ruadh-bhreac (1.3 km) and Cnap Chaochan Aitinn (2.6 km).
How high is Carn Ruabraich?
Carn Ruabraich is 616 metres high with 82 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ruabraich?
Carn Ruabraich is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ruabraich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Ruabraich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Ruabraich 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 Ruabraich tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Ruabraich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 7 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Ruabraich?
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.
