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Gannoch routes: 4 ways to the top
Mount Keen CircuitHiking · 18km · from InvermarkModerate
This route combines Gannoch with Mount Keen, offering a scenic circuit with varied terrain and stunning views, suitable for experienced hikers.
Water of Mark ApproachHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from InvermarkModerate
Following the Water of Mark, this route provides a gentle ascent with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Clash of Wirren RouteHiking · 15km · 700 m ascent · ~4h 10m · from EdzellModerate
A less frequented path that takes you through the Clash of Wirren, offering a peaceful hike with panoramic views.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InvermarkGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route up the west ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requires good navigation skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Gannoch today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gannoch each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 731m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gannoch each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 1.8 cm in all, most on Monday (1.4 cm). Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:12, sunset 16:37
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:10 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:42.
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About Gannoch
Gannoch is 731 m (2,398 ft) high with 36 m of prominence. It is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is the 3rd highest of the 7 summits Peakify lists in Aberdeenshire. The nearest summits are Tampie (1.3 km), Hill of Cat (1.5 km) and Mudlee Bracks (2.7 km).
How high is Gannoch?
Gannoch is 731 metres high with 36 metres of prominence.
Where is Gannoch?
Gannoch is listed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Are there routes for Gannoch?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Gannoch, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Mount Keen Circuit (18km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Gannoch 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 Gannoch?
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.
