Routes up
Cairn of Meadows routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Invercauld BridgeModerate
This route ascends the south ridge of Cairn of Meadows, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from CrathieModerate
A longer approach from the northwest, providing a gradual ascent through varied terrain.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from KeilochGrade 2
A challenging scramble up the east face, requiring careful navigation and experience in route finding.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from BraemarGrade 3
This is a technical climb up the west ridge, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cairn of Meadows today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cairn of Meadows each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 687m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cairn of Meadows 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 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:10 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:43.
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About Cairn of Meadows
Cairn of Meadows is 687 m (2,254 ft) high with 43 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 424th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Earn Skelly (2.6 km), Cruys (1.6 km) and Cairn Caidloch (3.4 km).
How high is Cairn of Meadows?
Cairn of Meadows is 687 metres high with 43 metres of prominence.
Where is Cairn of Meadows?
Cairn of Meadows is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cairn of Meadows?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cairn of Meadows, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cairn of Meadows 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 of Meadows?
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.
