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Carnan Cruithneachd routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from AttadaleModerate
This route starts from Attadale and follows a path through scenic glens and rugged terrain, offering views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from AttadaleGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from AttadaleGrade 3
The South Face provides a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carnan Cruithneachd today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carnan Cruithneachd each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 728m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carnan Cruithneachd 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 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:52.
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About Carnan Cruithneachd
Carnan Cruithneachd is 728 m (2,388 ft) high with 220 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 962nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Suie Dhu (0.6 km), Meall Dubh (2.3 km) and A' Ghlas-bheinn (3.0 km).
How high is Carnan Cruithneachd?
Carnan Cruithneachd is 728 metres high with 220 metres of prominence.
Where is Carnan Cruithneachd?
Carnan Cruithneachd is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carnan Cruithneachd?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carnan Cruithneachd, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carnan Cruithneachd 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 Carnan Cruithneachd?
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.
