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Carn Sgulain routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glen BanchorModerate
This route starts from Glen Banchor and involves a straightforward hike over moorland terrain, it is often combined with A' Chailleach and Carn Dearg for a full day out.
East RidgeScrambling · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from NewtonmoreModerate
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it provides a more direct approach to the summit.
Western ApproachHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from StrathspeyModerate
This longer route approaches from the west and is less frequented, it offers expansive views of the surrounding area.
Monadhliath CircuitHiking · 30km · from NewtonmoreChallenging
This is a longer circuit that includes Carn Sgulain as part of the Monadhliath Munros, it involves a long day of walking over remote terrain.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Glen BanchorGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of Carn Sgulain, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Sgulain today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Sgulain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 920m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Sgulain 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. Lying snow up to 9 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:42
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:48.
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About Carn Sgulain
Carn Sgulain is 920 m (3,019 ft) high with 72 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 342nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Sgulain West Top (0.7 km), A Chailleach (1.7 km) and Meall a' Bhothain (1.9 km).
How high is Carn Sgulain?
Carn Sgulain is 920 metres high with 72 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Sgulain?
Carn Sgulain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Sgulain?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Carn Sgulain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Sgulain 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 Sgulain?
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.
