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Lamh Dhearg routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from InverieGrade 2 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Lamh Dhearg, offering a challenging scramble with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
South Face AscentClimbing · 6km · from InverieGrade 3 Climb
The south face ascent is a technical climb requiring experience and equipment, it provides a direct route to the summit.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · from InverieHiking
The east ridge hike is a longer but less technical route, suitable for experienced hikers seeking a full day adventure.
West ApproachScrambling · 7km · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
This approach from the west offers a moderate scramble, with a mix of hiking and scrambling sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Lamh Dhearg today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Lamh Dhearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 575m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Lamh Dhearg 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 07:14, sunset 16:40
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:45.
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About Lamh Dhearg
Lamh Dhearg is 575 m (1,886 ft) high with 80 m of prominence. It is in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland. OS grid reference NO120637. It is the 7th highest of the 27 summits Peakify lists in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie. The nearest summits are Meall Odhar (2.2 km), Creag an Lair (1.6 km) and Creag nam Brataichean (2.5 km).
How high is Lamh Dhearg?
Lamh Dhearg is 575 metres high with 80 metres of prominence.
Where is Lamh Dhearg?
Lamh Dhearg is listed in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland.
Are there routes for Lamh Dhearg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Lamh Dhearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Lamh Dhearg 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 Lamh Dhearg?
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.
