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Carn Ruighe Shamhraich routes: 1 way to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from StrathcononModerate
The standard route to Carn Ruighe Shamhraich begins from Strathconon, it follows a well-trodden path through moorland and gentle slopes to the summit, offering expansive views of the surrounding Highlands.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ruighe Shamhraich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 573m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ruighe Shamhraich 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 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:46.
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About Carn Ruighe Shamhraich
Carn Ruighe Shamhraich is 573 m (1,880 ft) high with 54 m of prominence. It is in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland. OS grid reference NH787223. It is the 34th highest of the 71 summits Peakify lists in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath. The nearest summits are Carn Dubh Ic an Deoir (2.8 km), Carn Coire na Caorach (2.8 km) and Carn Phris Mhoir (2.1 km).
How high is Carn Ruighe Shamhraich?
Carn Ruighe Shamhraich is 573 metres high with 54 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ruighe Shamhraich?
Carn Ruighe Shamhraich is listed in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ruighe Shamhraich?
Peakify lists 1 route for Carn Ruighe Shamhraich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carn Ruighe Shamhraich 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 Ruighe Shamhraich?
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.