Routes up
Mam nan Carn routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Loch an DuinModerate
This route takes you through scenic landscapes with views of the surrounding peaks, it is a moderate hike suitable for experienced walkers.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from Loch BhacModerate
This longer route approaches from the southwest and provides a less traveled path with rewarding views, suitable for fit hikers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch an DuinGrade 1
The East Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, ideal for those looking to add a bit of adventure to their hike.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch an DuinDifficult
The North Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mam nan Carn today?
Mam nan Carn today (updated 13:33, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Mam nan Carn weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mam nan Carn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mam nan Carn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 28% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Mam nan Carn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/1° | -5° | 31/43 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 30/37 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -3° | 34/42 | 2% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 16/20 | 28% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 14/17 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 2% |
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Mam nan Carn 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 4Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/0° | -3° | 11/18 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/0° | -3° | 12/17 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 19/23 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | 0° | 28/35 | 31% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Poor | 8°/3° | -1° | 45/56 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mam nan Carn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 986m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mam nan Carn 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 07:15, sunset 16:40
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
Nearby summits
Close to Mam nan Carn
About Mam nan Carn
Mam nan Carn is 986 m (3,235 ft) high with 76 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 89th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Beinn Iutharn Mhor (1.4 km), Glas Tulaichean (2.0 km) and Glas Tulaichean North Top (1.3 km).
How high is Mam nan Carn?
Mam nan Carn is 986 metres high with 76 metres of prominence.
Where is Mam nan Carn?
Mam nan Carn is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Mam nan Carn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Mam nan Carn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mam nan Carn 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 Mam nan Carn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Mam nan Carn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 28% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Mam nan Carn?
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.
