Routes up
Bucan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from Invercauld BridgeModerate
The standard route up Bucan starts from Invercauld Bridge, it follows a well-trodden path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering panoramic views of the Cairngorms.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · from KeilochModerate
This longer route approaches Bucan from the south, it offers a more gradual ascent with varied terrain, including forest tracks and open moorland.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from Invercauld BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Bucan, it is a straightforward scramble suitable for those with some experience, the ridge offers a more adventurous ascent with stunning views.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Invercauld BridgeGrade 3 Climb
The East Face of Bucan offers a challenging climb, it requires technical climbing skills and equipment, climbers are rewarded with dramatic views and a sense of accomplishment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bucan today?
Bucan today (updated 05:50, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Bucan weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Bucan weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Bucan weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Bucan summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/3° | -1° | 13/19 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 8°/5° | 1° | 23/28 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/5° | -1° | 40/50 | 92% |
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| Wed 21Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 0° | 26/33 | 84% |
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| Thu 22Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | 1° | 24/30 | 91% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 29/36 | 96% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -1° | 64/80 | 83% |
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Bucan 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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| Sun 25Slight rain showers | Poor | 12°/4° | -1° | 46/57 | 92% |
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| Mon 26Slight rain showers | Poor | 12°/5° | 2° | 40/50 | 87% |
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| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | -1° | 41/52 | 78% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 26/32 | 75% |
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| Thu 29Slight rain showers | Marginal | 10°/6° | 2° | 31/39 | 71% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 11/15 | 69% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Marginal | 9°/2° | 0° | 39/48 | 55% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bucan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 552m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bucan 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 08:11, sunset 18:36
10h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:00 and starts 17:46. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:40.
Nearby summits
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About Bucan
Bucan is 552 m (1,811 ft) high with 49 m of prominence. It is in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference L852606. It is the 17th highest of the 40 summits Peakify lists in Maumturk Mountains. The nearest summits are Leenaun Hill Far NW Top (0.9 km), Binn Bhan (3.8 km) and Leenaun Hill (2.5 km).
How high is Bucan?
Bucan is 552 metres high with 49 metres of prominence.
Where is Bucan?
Bucan is listed in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Bucan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Bucan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bucan 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 Bucan tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Bucan this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Bucan?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
