Routes up
How Top routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from KinlochlevenModerate
The standard route to How Top starts from Kinlochleven, it follows a well-trodden path through scenic landscapes and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · from GlencoeModerate
The East Approach offers a longer but less steep ascent, it provides a more gradual climb with beautiful views of the valley.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the North Ridge, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience and provides an exhilarating ascent.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from KinlochlevenGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a challenging Grade 3 climb, it requires technical climbing skills and is recommended for experienced climbers only.
West Ridge TraverseScrambling · 9km · from GlencoeGrade 2 Scramble
This traverse of the West Ridge includes sections of Grade 2 scrambling, it is a thrilling route for those looking for a bit more adventure.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on How Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 513m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over How Top 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 07:03, sunset 16:41
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:46.
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About How Top
How Top is 513 m (1,683 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in North Pennines, England. OS grid reference NY904230. It is the 19th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in North Pennines. The nearest summits are Scarset Rigg (0.5 km), Bink Moss (3.1 km) and Westernhope Moor (9.7 km).
How high is How Top?
How Top is 513 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is How Top?
How Top is listed in North Pennines, England.
Are there routes for How Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for How Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb How 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 How 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.
