Routes up
Cairn Nairvie routes: 4 ways to the top
West Approach HikeHiking · 8km · from Spittal of GlensheeModerate
This route provides a scenic hike with gradual elevation gain, ideal for a full-day hike.
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from BraemarModerate
Traverse the South Ridge for panoramic views, a long but rewarding hike.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InvereyGrade 2
The East Ridge offers a challenging scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 3
A technical climb on the North Face, requires climbing gear and experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn Nairvie today?
Cairn Nairvie today (updated 13:24, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Cairn Nairvie weather today
Moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Cairn Nairvie weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 29 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cairn Nairvie weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cairn Nairvie summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | -2° | 41/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 10°/5° | 3° | 23/29 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Marginal | 10°/6° | 4° | 27/33 | 16% |
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| Sat 31Dense drizzle | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 11/13 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 8°/0° | -3° | 10/12 | 20% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 8°/0° | -4° | 10/12 | 1% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 7/9 | 2% |
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Cairn Nairvie 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 4Overcast | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 7/10 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 7/14 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 10/15 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 10/16 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 17% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 9°/6° | 3° | 23/31 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain | Marginal | 11°/5° | 3° | 27/44 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn Nairvie each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 558m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn Nairvie 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 07:13, 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 16:42.
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About Cairn Nairvie
Cairn Nairvie is 558 m (1,831 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland. OS grid reference NO415929. It is the 7th highest of the 48 summits Peakify lists in Braemar to Montrose. The nearest summits are Knockie Branar (1.4 km), Black Craig (2.9 km) and Pannanich Hill (2.7 km).
How high is Cairn Nairvie?
Cairn Nairvie is 558 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn Nairvie?
Cairn Nairvie is listed in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn Nairvie?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cairn Nairvie, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach Hike (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cairn Nairvie 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 Nairvie tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 29 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Cairn Nairvie this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cairn Nairvie?
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.
