Routes up
Glas-charn routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge HikeHiking · 12km · 500 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Kinloch HournModerate
A scenic hike along the south ridge, providing panoramic views and a moderate challenge for hikers.
West ApproachHiking · 14km · from StrathanHard
A longer and more strenuous hike approaching from the west, recommended for fit and experienced hikers.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 1 Scramble
A classic Grade 1 scramble up the east ridge of Glas-charn, offering stunning views of the surrounding area, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Face AscentScrambling · 10km · from Glen DessarryGrade 2 Scramble
A more challenging scramble up the north face, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Glas-charn today?
Glas-charn today (updated 03:24, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 7 mph.
Glas-charn weather today
Moderate rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Glas-charn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Glas-charn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 11 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Glas-charn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 42/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/7° | 3° | 36/45 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/2° | 0° | 35/44 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/1° | -1° | 9/12 | 43% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -5° | 8/11 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 6/7 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 11/13 | 2% |
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Glas-charn 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 6°/2° | 0° | 11/14 | 5% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 6/9 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 13/16 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -1° | 8/10 | 33% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 51% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Glas-charn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 633m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Glas-charn 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 16:48
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:53.
Nearby summits
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About Glas-charn
Glas-charn is 633 m (2,078 ft) high with 329 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1340th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Glas-charn West Top (0.2 km), Glas-charn SE Top (0.7 km) and Carn an Uillt Deirg (1.0 km).
How high is Glas-charn?
Glas-charn is 633 metres high with 329 metres of prominence.
Where is Glas-charn?
Glas-charn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Glas-charn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Glas-charn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Hike (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Glas-charn 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 Glas-charn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Glas-charn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 11 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Glas-charn?
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.
