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Cairn Gibbs routes: 5 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
South Face AscentScrambling · 7km · from InvereyGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble requiring careful navigation and a good head for heights, it provides a thrilling experience.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · from InvereyHiking
The East Ridge Hike is a popular hiking route that offers a less technical ascent with beautiful panoramic views, it is suitable for most hikers.
West ApproachHiking · 12km · from InvereyHiking
The West Approach is a longer hiking route that takes you through varied terrain, it is ideal for those looking for a full-day adventure.
Northwest CouloirScrambling · 5km · from InvereyGrade 3 Scramble
The Northwest Couloir is a demanding scramble that requires technical skills and experience, it is recommended for experienced scramblers only.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Gibbs each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 521m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Gibbs each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:14, sunset 16:40
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:44.
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About Cairn Gibbs
Cairn Gibbs is 521 m (1,709 ft) high with 95 m of prominence. It is in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland. OS grid reference NO182592. It is the 21st highest of the 48 summits Peakify lists in Braemar to Montrose. The nearest summits are Mount Blair (4.0 km), Crock (5.9 km) and Duchray Hill (8.3 km).
How high is Cairn Gibbs?
Cairn Gibbs is 521 metres high with 95 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Gibbs?
Cairn Gibbs is listed in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn Gibbs?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Cairn Gibbs, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Cairn Gibbs 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 Cairn Gibbs?
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.
