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Ciste Dhubh South Top routes: 4 ways to the top
An Caorann Mor RouteHiking · 12km · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route takes you through the scenic An Caorann Mor valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced hikers.
North-East Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelModerate
This ascent from the north-east ridge provides a less-traveled path with rewarding views, ideal for solitude seekers.
Coire nan Eun CircuitHiking · 14km · from Cluanie InnHard
A challenging circuit that takes you through Coire nan Eun, offering diverse terrain and panoramic views.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
The West Ridge offers a thrilling scramble with some exposure, recommended for those with scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ciste Dhubh South Top today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ciste Dhubh South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 933m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ciste Dhubh South Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 3 of the next 7 days, about 28.3 cm in all, most on Sunday (24.5 cm). Lying snow up to 16 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Ciste Dhubh South Top
Ciste Dhubh South Top is 933 m (3,061 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 304th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ciste Dhubh (0.2 km), An Cnapach (0.5 km) and Sgurr an Fhuarail (2.5 km).
How high is Ciste Dhubh South Top?
Ciste Dhubh South Top is 933 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Ciste Dhubh South Top?
Ciste Dhubh South Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ciste Dhubh South Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ciste Dhubh South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is An Caorann Mor Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ciste Dhubh South Top 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 Ciste Dhubh South Top?
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.
