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Leac na Carnaich routes: 1 way 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 reach the summit of Leac na Carnaich, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leac na Carnaich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 569m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leac na Carnaich each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:52.
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About Leac na Carnaich
Leac na Carnaich is 569 m (1,867 ft) high with 131 m of prominence. It is in Mallaig to Fort William, Scotland. OS grid reference NM980892. It is the 7th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in Mallaig to Fort William. The nearest summits are Braigh nan Uamhachan (2.6 km), Sron Liath (3.3 km) and Gulvain South Top (3.2 km).
How high is Leac na Carnaich?
Leac na Carnaich is 569 metres high with 131 metres of prominence.
Where is Leac na Carnaich?
Leac na Carnaich is listed in Mallaig to Fort William, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leac na Carnaich?
Peakify lists 1 route for Leac na Carnaich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Leac na Carnaich 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 Leac na Carnaich?
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.