Routes up
Clach Bhan routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InvereyModerate
A scenic hike following the north ridge, suitable for experienced hikers.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyGrade 1
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views.
East Face DirectClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from InvereyGrade 3
A challenging climb up the east face, requiring technical skills and experience.
West Gully AscentScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InvereyGrade 2
This route takes you up the west gully, a mix of hiking and scrambling.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Clach Bhan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Clach Bhan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 871m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Clach Bhan 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 4.6 cm in all, most on Sunday (2.5 cm). Lying snow up to 4 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:38
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:45.
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About Clach Bhan
Clach Bhan is 871 m (2,857 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 182nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall Gaineimh (0.3 km), East Meur Gorm Craig North Top (0.6 km) and East Meur Gorm Craig (1.1 km).
How high is Clach Bhan?
Clach Bhan is 871 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Clach Bhan?
Clach Bhan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Clach Bhan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Clach Bhan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Hike (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Clach Bhan 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 Clach Bhan?
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.
