Routes up
Carn Ulie routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyModerate
The North Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Inverey, it offers scenic views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from BraemarModerate
The Southwest Approach is a longer route starting from Braemar, it provides a gradual ascent with stunning vistas.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from InvereyGrade 2
This route involves a more challenging scramble up the East Face, requiring good navigation skills and a head for heights.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from InvereyGrade 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 Ulie today?
Carn Ulie today (updated 22:49, 27 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Carn Ulie weather today
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ulie weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carn Ulie weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carn Ulie summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 31/39 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 31/39 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/5° | 2° | 32/40 | 9% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 11/14 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 9/13 | 20% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 9/11 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 9°/-1° | -5° | 8/11 | 2% |
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Carn Ulie 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 9/11 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 3/6 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 5/7 | 13% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 5°/-2° | -6° | 13/16 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 14/18 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 14/18 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Ulie each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 650m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Ulie 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 07:09 to 16:44.
Nearby summits
Close to Carn Ulie
About Carn Ulie
Carn Ulie is 650 m (2,133 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 455th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meikle Geal Charn (1.9 km), Little Geal Charn (2.7 km) and Brown Cow Hill (2.2 km).
How high is Carn Ulie?
Carn Ulie is 650 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Ulie?
Carn Ulie is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Ulie?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carn Ulie, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Ulie 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 is the weather on Carn Ulie tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carn Ulie this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Carn Ulie?
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.
