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Carn Sasunnaich routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyModerate
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward ascent with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
The Southwest Approach is a longer route that provides a gradual ascent through scenic valleys, ideal for a full-day hike.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from AllanaquoichGrade 2
This route involves a challenging scramble up the east face, requires good scrambling skills and a head for heights.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 7km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Spittal of GlensheeGrade 3
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route requiring climbing equipment and experience, offers a thrilling ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Sasunnaich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Sasunnaich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1066m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Sasunnaich 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 16:46
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:53.
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About Carn Sasunnaich
Carn Sasunnaich is 1,066 m (3,497 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. OS grid reference NN325382. It is the 5th highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Beinn Dorain (0.4 km), Beinn an Dothaidh West Top (2.7 km) and Beinn an Dothaidh (2.7 km).
How high is Carn Sasunnaich?
Carn Sasunnaich is 1,066 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Sasunnaich?
Carn Sasunnaich is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Sasunnaich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Sasunnaich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Sasunnaich 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 Sasunnaich?
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.
