Routes up
Carn Ruadh-bhreac routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from InvereyModerate
This route takes you through scenic moorland and offers a gradual ascent to the summit, suitable for most hikers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble involves some exposure and requires basic scrambling skills, it is best attempted in dry conditions.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
This is a challenging climb suitable for experienced climbers, it involves technical sections and requires climbing gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Ruadh-bhreac today?
Carn Ruadh-bhreac today (updated 23:15, 27 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 92% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Carn Ruadh-bhreac weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 92% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ruadh-bhreac weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ruadh-bhreac weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 10 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Ruadh-bhreac summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | -1° | 34/42 | 92% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/4° | 2° | 37/46 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 11°/5° | 4° | 35/44 | 13% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/3° | 2° | 11/13 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 7/10 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-1° | -5° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 9°/-3° | -6° | 8/10 | 0% |
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Carn Ruadh-bhreac 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 | 6°/2° | -1° | 9/12 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 4/6 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 5/8 | 2% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -3° | 15/19 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 15/19 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ruadh-bhreac each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 617m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ruadh-bhreac 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 08:14 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:44.
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About Carn Ruadh-bhreac
Carn Ruadh-bhreac is 617 m (2,026 ft) high with 37 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 492nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Ruabraich (1.3 km), Carn na Ruabraich (2.3 km) and Carn na Farraidh (2.0 km).
How high is Carn Ruadh-bhreac?
Carn Ruadh-bhreac is 617 metres high with 37 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ruadh-bhreac?
Carn Ruadh-bhreac is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ruadh-bhreac?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn Ruadh-bhreac, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Ruadh-bhreac 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 Ruadh-bhreac tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Ruadh-bhreac this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 10 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Ruadh-bhreac?
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.
