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Cairn Geldie routes: 4 ways to the top
Geldie Lodge ApproachHiking · 15km · 350 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route starts from Linn of Dee and follows the track to Geldie Lodge, offering a scenic walk through the remote landscape.
White Bridge RouteHiking · 18km · 400 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from Linn of DeeModerate
The path follows the River Dee to White Bridge before heading towards Geldie Lodge, providing a longer but rewarding hike.
East Glen Geldie RouteHiking · 20km · 450 m ascent · ~4h 45m · from Blair AthollModerate
This route takes you through Glen Tilt and Glen Geldie, offering a remote and peaceful journey.
Western Approach via Bynack LodgeHiking · 22km · 500 m ascent · ~5h 15m · from Blair AthollModerate
Starting from Blair Atholl, this route passes Bynack Lodge and offers expansive views of the surrounding hills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn Geldie today?
Cairn Geldie today (updated 16:12, 27 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 4 mph.
Cairn Geldie weather today
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cairn Geldie weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 28 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cairn Geldie weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 3 mph gusting 5 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 3 mph gusting 4 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cairn Geldie summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 30/37 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 9°/7° | 3° | 21/28 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Good | 9°/5° | 2° | 23/30 | 17% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 9°/1° | -2° | 3/5 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 8°/-1° | -5° | 3/4 | 25% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 5/6 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -3° | 8/14 | 2% |
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Cairn Geldie 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 8/11 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 7/14 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 9/12 | 14% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/2° | -1° | 17/28 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 4°/2° | -2° | 14/24 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 2°/0° | -2° | 16/21 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Geldie each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 621m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Geldie 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 08:13 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:45.
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About Cairn Geldie
Cairn Geldie is 621 m (2,039 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. OS grid reference NN995885. It is the 487th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Fiaclach Beag (1.9 km), Carn Fiaclach (2.4 km) and Cnapan Garbh (2.6 km).
How high is Cairn Geldie?
Cairn Geldie is 621 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Geldie?
Cairn Geldie is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn Geldie?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cairn Geldie, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Geldie Lodge Approach (15km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cairn Geldie 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 Cairn Geldie tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 28 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Cairn Geldie this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 3 mph gusting 5 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 3 mph gusting 4 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cairn Geldie?
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.
