Routes up
Carran NE Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · from InverlaelModerate
This route starts from Inverlael and follows a well-trodden path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience, the route is mostly on rock with some grassy sections.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InverlaelGrade 3 Climb
The East Face provides a challenging climb with several technical pitches, recommended for experienced climbers, the route requires a full set of climbing gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carran NE Top today?
Carran NE Top today (updated 05:05, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 20 mph, 25% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Carran NE Top weather today
Moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 20 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Carran NE Top weather tomorrow
Tuesday 20 October: moderate rain, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 92% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Carran NE Top weather this weekend
Saturday 24 October: thunderstorm, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 55 mph gusting 68 mph, 76% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sunday 25 October: moderate drizzle, up to 13°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 75% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Carran NE Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 1° | 15/20 | 25% |
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| TomorrowModerate rain | Marginal | 9°/5° | 0° | 35/44 | 92% |
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| Wed 21Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 33/41 | 68% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 0° | 26/33 | 88% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -2° | 29/36 | 77% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 9°/5° | 1° | 55/68 | 76% |
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| Sun 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 13°/5° | 2° | 43/54 | 75% |
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Carran NE Top 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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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/6° | 3° | 54/67 | 71% |
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| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/4° | 0° | 35/45 | 65% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/4° | 2° | 19/24 | 50% |
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| Thu 29Slight rain showers | Marginal | 10°/6° | 4° | 34/42 | 46% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain showers | Good | 10°/1° | 0° | 15/19 | 51% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Marginal | 11°/1° | -2° | 36/44 | 45% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carran NE Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 561m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carran NE Top 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 08:09, sunset 18:35
10h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:56 and starts 17:48. From the summit you see the sun 08:04 to 18:39.
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About Carran NE Top
Carran NE Top is 561 m (1,841 ft) high with 36 m of prominence. It is in Shehy Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference W065693. It is the 15th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Shehy Mountains. The nearest summits are Carran North Top (1.2 km), Carran South Top (2.5 km) and Conigar (5.5 km).
How high is Carran NE Top?
Carran NE Top is 561 metres high with 36 metres of prominence.
Where is Carran NE Top?
Carran NE Top is listed in Shehy Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Carran NE Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carran NE Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carran NE Top 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 Carran NE Top tomorrow?
Tuesday 20 October: moderate rain, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 92% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Carran NE Top this weekend?
Saturday 24 October: thunderstorm, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 55 mph gusting 68 mph, 76% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunday 25 October: moderate drizzle, up to 13°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 75% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What weather information is shown for Carran NE Top?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
