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Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · from InvereyModerate
This route ascends from Inverey, following the south ridge to the summit, offering expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · from Spittal of GlensheeHard
Longer approach from the west, passing through remote glens and offering a quieter ascent.
North Ridge TraverseHiking · 12km · from BraemarHard
Traverse the north ridge for a full day hike, with varied terrain and stunning vistas.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from InvereyGrade 2 Scramble
Challenging scramble up the east face, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 578m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top 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 08:08, sunset 18:27
10h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:58 and starts 17:35. From the summit you see the sun 08:02 to 18:31.
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About Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top
Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top is 578 m (1,896 ft) high with 36 m of prominence. It is in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland. OS grid reference B934143. It is the 9th highest of the 42 summits Peakify lists in Derryveagh, Glendowan. The nearest summits are Drumnaliffernn Mountain (1.3 km), Drumnalifferny NE Top (1.6 km) and Slieve Snaght (1.2 km).
How high is Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top?
Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top is 578 metres high with 36 metres of prominence.
Where is Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top?
Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top is listed in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland.
Are there routes for Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Drumnaliffernn Mountain 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.
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