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Cairn Leuchan routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This is a straightforward hiking route starting from Spittal of Glenmuick, it offers scenic views and a gradual ascent to the summit.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from BallaterModerate
This longer route starts from Ballater and approaches the summit from the southwest, it is less frequented and provides a peaceful hike.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Spittal of GlenmuickGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience and offers a more adventurous ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn Leuchan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Leuchan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 700m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Leuchan 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 07:13, sunset 16:37
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:43.
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About Cairn Leuchan
Cairn Leuchan is 700 m (2,296 ft) high with 45 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 405th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Craig Vallich (2.1 km), Creag Dearg (3.5 km) and Pannanich Hill (4.0 km).
How high is Cairn Leuchan?
Cairn Leuchan is 700 metres high with 45 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Leuchan?
Cairn Leuchan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn Leuchan?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cairn Leuchan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cairn Leuchan 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 Leuchan?
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.
