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Derry Cairngorm routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Route via Glen LuiHiking · 18km · 900 m ascent · ~5h 5m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route takes you through Glen Lui, past Derry Lodge, and up to the summit of Derry Cairngorm, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms.
Route via Glen DerryHiking · 20km · 950 m ascent · ~5h 35m · from Linn of DeeModerate
Starting from Linn of Dee, this route follows Glen Derry, passing through picturesque landscapes before ascending to the summit.
Route via Coire EtchachanHiking · 22km · 1,000 m ascent · ~6h 5m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route takes you through Glen Lui and Coire Etchachan, offering a more challenging ascent with rewarding views.
Route via Beinn MheadhoinHiking · 25km · 1,100 m ascent · ~6h 50m · from Linn of DeeHard
This longer route includes an ascent of Beinn Mheadhoin, providing a full day of hiking with varied terrain and spectacular views.
Grade 1 Scramble via Creagan a' Choire EtchachanScrambling · 20km · 950 m ascent · ~5h 35m · from Linn of DeeGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route offers a more adventurous ascent via Creagan a' Choire Etchachan, suitable for those with scrambling experience.
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Is it safe to climb Derry Cairngorm today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Derry Cairngorm each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1156m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Derry Cairngorm 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Derry Cairngorm
Derry Cairngorm is 1,156 m (3,792 ft) high with 142 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 22nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Little Cairngorm (0.8 km), Sgurr an Lochan Uaine (1.4 km) and Creagan a' Choire Etchachan (1.7 km).
How high is Derry Cairngorm?
Derry Cairngorm is 1,156 metres high with 142 metres of prominence.
Where is Derry Cairngorm?
Derry Cairngorm is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Derry Cairngorm?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Derry Cairngorm, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Glen Lui (18km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Derry Cairngorm 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 Derry Cairngorm?
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.
