Routes up
Auld Darkney routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InvereyModerate
This route ascends the south ridge of Auld Darkney, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from InvereyModerate
This longer route approaches Auld Darkney from the northwest, providing a gradual ascent with varied scenery.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from InvereyGrade 2
The East Face Scramble is a challenging route that requires careful navigation over rocky terrain, suitable for experienced scramblers.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InvereyGrade 3
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route requiring climbing skills, with exposure and challenging sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Auld Darkney today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Auld Darkney each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 545m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Auld Darkney 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 07:12, sunset 16:38
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:09 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:43.
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About Auld Darkney
Auld Darkney is 545 m (1,788 ft) high with 132 m of prominence. It is in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland. OS grid reference NO422665. It is the 11th highest of the 48 summits Peakify lists in Braemar to Montrose. The nearest summits are Hill of Glansie (3.4 km), Ruragh (4.6 km) and Finbracks (4.4 km).
How high is Auld Darkney?
Auld Darkney is 545 metres high with 132 metres of prominence.
Where is Auld Darkney?
Auld Darkney is listed in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland.
Are there routes for Auld Darkney?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Auld Darkney, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Auld Darkney 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 Auld Darkney?
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.
