Routes up
Cairn Lochan routes: 5 ways to the top
Windy Ridge PathHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreEasy
An easy path leading up to the summit of Cairn Lochan, suitable for most hikers.
Lairig Ghru TraverseHiking · 18km · 900 m ascent · ~5h 5m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This is a long traverse through the Lairig Ghru pass, it offers stunning views of the Cairngorms.
Coire an Lochain CircuitHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreModerate
This circuit takes you around Coire an Lochain, it is a scenic route with varied terrain.
Coire an t-Sneachda RouteScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Coire Cas Car ParkGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the northern corries, it is popular for its accessibility and scenic views.
Fiacaill RidgeScrambling · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 2
The Fiacaill Ridge is a classic scramble with some exposure, it requires careful navigation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn Lochan today?
Cairn Lochan today (updated 09:11, 28 Oct): up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 58 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Cairn Lochan weather today
Slight rain, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 58 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Cairn Lochan weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 49 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cairn Lochan weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cairn Lochan summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 3°/-1° | -9° | 46/58 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/3° | -5° | 34/49 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/3° | -7° | 42/59 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 17/22 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 0% |
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Cairn Lochan 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 4Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 11/13 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-4° | -8° | 9/14 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -9° | 26/33 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/1° | -2° | 39/49 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 7°/1° | -2° | 55+/74+ | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Lochan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1214m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Lochan 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 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Cairn Lochan
Cairn Lochan is 1,214 m (3,983 ft) high with 91 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 10th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Fiacaill Coire an t-Sneachda (0.8 km), Fiacaill na Leth-choin (1.0 km) and Stob Coire an t-Sneachda (1.2 km).
How high is Cairn Lochan?
Cairn Lochan is 1,214 metres high with 91 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Lochan?
Cairn Lochan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn Lochan?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Cairn Lochan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Windy Ridge Path (5km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb Cairn Lochan 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 Lochan tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 49 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Cairn Lochan this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cairn Lochan?
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.
