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Ben Macdui North Top routes: 5 ways to the top
Lairig Ghru RouteHiking · 18km · 1,100 m ascent · ~5h 25m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Lairig Ghru pass, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms, it is a long and challenging hike suitable for experienced walkers.
Coire an t-Sneachda RouteHiking · 16km · 1,050 m ascent · ~4h 55m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreModerate
Starting from the ski centre, this route passes through Coire an t-Sneachda, offering a more sheltered ascent to the summit.
Cairngorm Plateau TraverseHiking · 22km · 1,200 m ascent · ~6h 25m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreHard
Traverse the Cairngorm Plateau to reach Ben Macdui North Top, this route is exposed and requires good navigation skills, especially in poor weather.
Loch Etchachan RouteHiking · 20km · 1,150 m ascent · ~5h 55m · from Linn of DeeHard
This challenging route takes you past Loch Etchachan, the highest loch in the UK, before ascending to Ben Macdui North Top.
Fiacaill Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 15km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up Fiacaill Ridge, providing a more adventurous approach to Ben Macdui North Top, suitable for those with scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Macdui North Top today?
Ben Macdui North Top today (updated 03:11, 28 Oct): up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 56 mph gusting 70 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Ben Macdui North Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 56 mph gusting 70 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Ben Macdui North Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Macdui North Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 1°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ben Macdui North Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 3°/-1° | -9° | 56/70 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/2° | -4° | 34/42 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/2° | -4° | 44/55 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-1° | -2° | 18/22 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -9° | 12/16 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 13/17 | 0% |
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Ben Macdui North Top 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 | 1°/-3° | -6° | 13/17 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 5/6 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Marginal | -1°/-4° | -8° | 7/9 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Marginal | 0°/-5° | -8° | 16/21 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | -1°/-4° | -8° | 20/25 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Marginal | 0°/-5° | -8° | 15/19 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Marginal | -1°/-6° | -8° | 17/22 | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Macdui North Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1294m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Macdui North Top 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:48.
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About Ben Macdui North Top
Ben Macdui North Top is 1,294 m (4,246 ft) high with 18 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 3rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Ben Macdui (0.7 km), Stob Coire Sputan Dearg (1.3 km) and Sron Riach (2.0 km).
How high is Ben Macdui North Top?
Ben Macdui North Top is 1,294 metres high with 18 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Macdui North Top?
Ben Macdui North Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Macdui North Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Ben Macdui North Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Lairig Ghru Route (18km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Macdui North Top 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 Ben Macdui North Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ben Macdui North Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 1°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Ben Macdui North Top?
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.
