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Gairbeinn North Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from MelgarveModerate
This route takes you through scenic moorland and offers stunning views of the surrounding area, suitable for experienced hikers.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Garva BridgeModerate
A longer approach from the west, offers a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from MelgarveGrade 1 Scramble
A challenging scramble up the east ridge, requires good navigation skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gairbeinn North Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 868m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gairbeinn North 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 07:20, sunset 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:50.
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About Gairbeinn North Top
Gairbeinn North Top is 868 m (2,849 ft) high with 40 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 510th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Dearg North Top (1.6 km), Gairbeinn (2.0 km) and Carn Dearg (2.0 km).
How high is Gairbeinn North Top?
Gairbeinn North Top is 868 metres high with 40 metres of prominence.
Where is Gairbeinn North Top?
Gairbeinn North Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Gairbeinn North Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Gairbeinn North Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Gairbeinn North 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.
What weather information is shown for Gairbeinn North Top?
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.
