Routes up
Carn Tiekeiver routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverieModerate
This route takes you along the south ridge of Carn Tiekeiver, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from InverieGrade 2
The East Face Scramble is a challenging route that requires good scrambling skills, it offers an exhilarating ascent.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from InverieDifficult
This is a longer route approaching from the northwest, it provides a more gradual ascent with varied terrain.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from InverieGrade 3
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route requiring climbing equipment, it is suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Tiekeiver today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Tiekeiver each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 772m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Tiekeiver 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 07:15, sunset 16:38
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:44.
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About Carn Tiekeiver
Carn Tiekeiver is 772 m (2,533 ft) high with 56 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 312th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall an t-Seangain (2.8 km), Big Brae (1.9 km) and East Meur Gorm Craig South Top (2.2 km).
How high is Carn Tiekeiver?
Carn Tiekeiver is 772 metres high with 56 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Tiekeiver?
Carn Tiekeiver is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Tiekeiver?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Tiekeiver, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Tiekeiver 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 Tiekeiver?
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.
