Routes up
Diollaid a' Chairn routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InverlaelGrade 1
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, it is a popular choice for those seeking a less technical ascent.
South Face AscentScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverlaelGrade 2
The South Face Ascent involves more technical scrambling with steeper sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from InverlaelHiking
The East Ridge Hike is a scenic route with gentle inclines, ideal for hikers looking for a less challenging path.
West ApproachScrambling · 8km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InverlaelGrade 3
The West Approach is the most challenging scramble on Diollaid a' Chairn, it requires careful navigation and climbing skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Diollaid a' Chairn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Diollaid a' Chairn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 925m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Diollaid a' Chairn 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. Lying snow up to 5 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:44
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:50.
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About Diollaid a' Chairn
Diollaid a' Chairn is 925 m (3,035 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Loch Treig to Loch Ericht, Scotland. OS grid reference NN487757. It is the 3rd highest of the 16 summits Peakify lists in Loch Treig to Loch Ericht. The nearest summits are Sgor Iutharn (1.4 km), Meall an t-Slugain (2.9 km) and Carn Dearg (1.8 km).
How high is Diollaid a' Chairn?
Diollaid a' Chairn is 925 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Diollaid a' Chairn?
Diollaid a' Chairn is listed in Loch Treig to Loch Ericht, Scotland.
Are there routes for Diollaid a' Chairn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Diollaid a' Chairn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Diollaid a' Chairn 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 Diollaid a' Chairn?
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.
