Routes up
Groban routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Loch a' BhraoinModerate
This route ascends Groban from the south, starting at Loch a' Bhraoin and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Loch a' BhraoinModerate
This approach takes a longer route from the northwest, offering a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Loch a' BhraoinGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for those with experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Groban today?
Groban today (updated 15:16, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 21 mph.
Groban weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Groban weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Groban weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Groban summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -2° | 39/49 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 2° | 38/48 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 9°/6° | 1° | 46/57 | 10% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 14/18 | 49% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 17/21 | 20% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 6°/3° | 1° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 19/23 | 2% |
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Groban 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 16/20 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 14/17 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -6° | 7/11 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 10/13 | 20% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 2°/-3° | -7° | 28/35 | 48% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/1° | -3° | 36/45 | 47% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 8°/3° | 1° | 46/58 | 41% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Groban each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 749m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Groban 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 07:24, sunset 16:44
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:50.
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About Groban
Groban is 749 m (2,457 ft) high with 306 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 882nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Bheag (1.5 km), Meallan Chuaich (1.9 km) and Meall Dubh (3.9 km).
How high is Groban?
Groban is 749 metres high with 306 metres of prominence.
Where is Groban?
Groban is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Groban?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Groban, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Groban 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 is the weather on Groban tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Groban this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Groban?
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.
