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Sgurr na Carnach routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Glen ShielGrade 2
This route involves a scramble along the west ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 6km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1
The south ridge provides a less technical scramble, suitable for those with some experience.
North East RidgeScrambling · 7km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Shiel BridgeGrade 3
This is the most challenging route, requiring careful navigation and scrambling skills.
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from MorvichHiking
The standard hiking route is a long but rewarding trek, offering panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Carnach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr na Carnach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1002m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr na Carnach 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 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr na Carnach
Sgurr na Carnach is 1,002 m (3,287 ft) high with 134 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 139th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Fhuaran (0.8 km), Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe (1.2 km) and Sgurr nan Saighead (1.9 km).
How high is Sgurr na Carnach?
Sgurr na Carnach is 1,002 metres high with 134 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr na Carnach?
Sgurr na Carnach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr na Carnach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr na Carnach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Carnach 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 Sgurr na Carnach?
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.
