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Cnoc Chaorachain routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from StrathcarronModerate
The standard route to Cnoc Chaorachain starts from Strathcarron and follows a path through Glen Carron, offering scenic views of the surrounding peaks.
Bealach Bhearnais ApproachHiking · 10km · from StrathcarronModerate
This route takes you through Bealach Bhearnais, offering a longer hike with a gradual ascent to the summit of Cnoc Chaorachain.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the south ridge of Cnoc Chaorachain, providing a more challenging ascent with rewarding views.
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Is it safe to climb Cnoc Chaorachain today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cnoc Chaorachain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 526m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cnoc Chaorachain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 3 of the next 7 days, about 5.3 cm in all, most on Sunday (2.8 cm). Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:41
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:46.
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About Cnoc Chaorachain
Cnoc Chaorachain is 526 m (1,726 ft) high with 49 m of prominence. It is in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland. OS grid reference NH656249. It is the 51st highest of the 71 summits Peakify lists in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath. The nearest summits are Beinn Acha' Bhraghad (1.1 km), Carn Doire na h-Achlais (1.7 km) and Slugan Liath (2.2 km).
How high is Cnoc Chaorachain?
Cnoc Chaorachain is 526 metres high with 49 metres of prominence.
Where is Cnoc Chaorachain?
Cnoc Chaorachain is listed in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cnoc Chaorachain?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cnoc Chaorachain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cnoc Chaorachain 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 Cnoc Chaorachain?
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.
