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Clachnaben routes: 4 ways to the top
Clachnaben Circular RouteHiking · 11km · from Bridge of DyeModerate
This circular route starts at Bridge of Dye and ascends through forest tracks before reaching the open hill, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Clachnaben via Glen DyeHiking · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Spital CottageModerate
The route begins at Spital Cottage and follows a well-defined path through Glen Dye, leading to the summit with its distinctive tor.
Clachnaben and Mount BattockHiking · 18km · from Bridge of DyeHard
This challenging hike combines Clachnaben with Mount Battock, offering a longer day out with extensive views and varied terrain.
Clachnaben ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Bridge of DyeGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the rocky tor of Clachnaben, providing an adventurous alternative to the standard path.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Clachnaben today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Clachnaben each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 589m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Clachnaben 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 07:12, sunset 16:36
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:09 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:41.
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About Clachnaben
Clachnaben is 589 m (1,932 ft) high with 53 m of prominence. It is in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland. OS grid reference NO615865. It is the 4th highest of the 48 summits Peakify lists in Braemar to Montrose. The nearest summits are Mount Shade (1.3 km), Meluncart (4.7 km) and Peter Hill (4.3 km).
How high is Clachnaben?
Clachnaben is 589 metres high with 53 metres of prominence.
Where is Clachnaben?
Clachnaben is listed in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland.
Are there routes for Clachnaben?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Clachnaben, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Clachnaben Circular Route (11km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Clachnaben 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 Clachnaben?
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.
