Routes up
Little Pap routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 5km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Kinloch HournModerate
The standard route to Little Pap starts from Kinloch Hourn, following a well-defined path that gradually ascends through the rugged terrain, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from InverieModerate
The southwest approach begins from Inverie, traversing through varied landscapes including moorland and rocky outcrops, before reaching the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Kinloch HournGrade 1
This route involves a straightforward scramble up the north ridge of Little Pap, providing an exhilarating experience with minimal technical difficulty.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from Loch HournGrade 2
The east face offers a more challenging climb with some exposure, suitable for experienced climbers looking for a thrilling ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Little Pap today?
Little Pap today (updated 00:16, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Little Pap weather today
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Little Pap weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 44 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Little Pap weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Little Pap summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -5° | 32/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | -1° | 27/44 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/4° | -1° | 42/53 | 7% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 16/20 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 0% |
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Little Pap 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 4Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -5° | 13/17 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 4/5 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 7/10 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 17/21 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 18/22 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 18/22 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 14/18 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Little Pap each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 956m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Little Pap 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 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:45.
Nearby summits
Close to Little Pap
About Little Pap
Little Pap is 956 m (3,136 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 109th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Cuidhe Crom (0.7 km), Meikle Pap (1.7 km) and Conachcraig (2.6 km).
How high is Little Pap?
Little Pap is 956 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Little Pap?
Little Pap is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Little Pap?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Little Pap, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Little Pap 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 Little Pap tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 44 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Little Pap this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Little Pap?
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.
