Routes up
Cairn Hill routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Auchope CairnModerate
The standard hiking route to Cairn Hill starts from Auchope Cairn, it follows a well-defined path with moderate elevation gain, suitable for most hikers.
Alternative Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Cheviot HillsModerate
This alternative route begins in the Cheviot Hills and offers a slightly longer trek with additional elevation, it provides scenic views of the surrounding area.
Scramble Route via Hen HoleScrambling · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Hen HoleGrade 1
The scramble route via Hen Hole is a Grade 1 scramble, it involves some hands-on sections and is suitable for experienced hikers looking for a challenge.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn Hill today?
Cairn Hill today (updated 18:12, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 90% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Cairn Hill weather today
Light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 90% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Cairn Hill weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cairn Hill weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cairn Hill summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayLight drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | -3° | 41/51 | 90% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 29/37 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 8°/-1° | -3° | 37/46 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 9°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/-3° | -6° | 15/19 | 29% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Marginal | 6°/-4° | -8° | 12/15 | 8% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 6°/-5° | -8° | 12/15 | 8% |
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Cairn Hill 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 4Light drizzle | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 8/10 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 10/17 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -3° | 14/17 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 18/22 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -5° | 18/22 | 15% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 1° | 37/46 | 22% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/3° | 0° | 54/68 | 21% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Hill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 777m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Hill 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 07:05, sunset 16:39
9h 33m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:44.
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About Cairn Hill
Cairn Hill is 777 m (2,549 ft) high with 10 m of prominence. It is in Pennines, England. It is the 2nd highest of the 7 summits Peakify lists in Pennines. The nearest summits are The Cheviot (1.1 km), Cairn Hill West Top (0.8 km) and Auchope Cairn (1.3 km).
How high is Cairn Hill?
Cairn Hill is 777 metres high with 10 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Hill?
Cairn Hill is listed in Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Cairn Hill?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cairn Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cairn Hill 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 Hill tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Cairn Hill this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cairn Hill?
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.
