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Carn Turret routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from Loch Turret DamModerate
This route starts at Loch Turret Dam and follows a clear path up to the summit of Carn Turret, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
South ApproachHiking · 14km · from ComrieHard
This longer route approaches from the south, providing a more strenuous hike with rewarding views at the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch Turret DamGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
East Ridge ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch Turret DamGrade 3
The East Ridge is a technical climb requiring climbing gear and experience, offering a direct and exhilarating route to the top.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Turret today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Turret each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 528m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Turret 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 16:43
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Carn Turret
Carn Turret is 528 m (1,732 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland. OS grid reference NN811264. It is the 41st highest of the 54 summits Peakify lists in Loch Tay to Perth. The nearest summits are Carn Turret SW Top (0.6 km), Choinneachain Hill (2.6 km) and Carn Chois (2.4 km).
How high is Carn Turret?
Carn Turret is 528 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Turret?
Carn Turret is listed in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Turret?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Turret, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Turret 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 Turret?
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.
