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Cairn Lunkard routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glen ClovaModerate
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Glen Clova, it offers scenic views of the surrounding valleys.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Clova HotelModerate
The West Approach is a longer route that starts from the Clova Hotel, it provides a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Glen DollGrade 2
The East Face Scramble involves some exposed sections and requires careful navigation, it is suitable for experienced scramblers.
Northern CircuitHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glen ProsenChallenging
The Northern Circuit is a challenging loop that encompasses varied terrain and offers a comprehensive tour of the area.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn Lunkard today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Lunkard each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 862m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Lunkard 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 07:14, sunset 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
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About Cairn Lunkard
Cairn Lunkard is 862 m (2,827 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 196th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Craigs of Loch Esk (0.7 km), Crow Craigies South Top (0.9 km) and Crow Craigies (2.0 km).
How high is Cairn Lunkard?
Cairn Lunkard is 862 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Lunkard?
Cairn Lunkard is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn Lunkard?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cairn Lunkard, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cairn Lunkard 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 Lunkard?
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.
