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Little Cairngorm routes: 4 ways to the top
Fiacaill RidgeScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
The Fiacaill Ridge offers a classic Grade 1 scramble with stunning views over the Cairngorms, it starts from the Cairngorm Ski Centre and follows a well-trodden path before reaching the ridge.
Coire an t-Sneachda CircuitHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreHiking
This route takes you through the Coire an t-Sneachda, offering a scenic hike with views of the Northern Corries, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience the beauty of the Cairngorms.
Windy Ridge PathHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreHiking
The Windy Ridge Path is a straightforward hike that provides a more direct route to the summit of Little Cairngorm, it is suitable for most hikers.
Coire Cas to Little CairngormHiking · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreHiking
Starting from Coire Cas, this route ascends to Little Cairngorm offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, it is a moderate hike suitable for those with some experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Little Cairngorm today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Little Cairngorm each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1040m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Little Cairngorm 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Little Cairngorm
Little Cairngorm is 1,040 m (3,413 ft) high with 13 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 66th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Derry Cairngorm (0.8 km), Carn Crom (1.9 km) and Sgurr an Lochan Uaine (1.9 km).
How high is Little Cairngorm?
Little Cairngorm is 1,040 metres high with 13 metres of prominence.
Where is Little Cairngorm?
Little Cairngorm is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Little Cairngorm?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Little Cairngorm, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Little Cairngorm 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 Little Cairngorm?
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.
