Routes up
Lochnagar NW Top routes: 5 ways to the top
Lochnagar CircuitHiking · 24km · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route takes you around the Lochnagar massif, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, it includes a circuit of the five Munros in the area including Lochnagar NW Top.
Direct Ascent from Glen MuickHiking · 12km · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This is a direct ascent to Lochnagar NW Top from Glen Muick, following the path up past the Glas Allt waterfall and continuing to the summit.
Lochnagar via Glas AlltHiking · 14km · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route ascends Lochnagar via the scenic Glas Allt path, passing the waterfall and the Glas Allt Shiel before reaching the summit.
Lochnagar via Meikle PapHiking · 16km · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route takes you over Meikle Pap before ascending to Lochnagar NW Top, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Lochnagar Scramble via Black SpoutScrambling · 15km · from Spittal of GlenmuickGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the Black Spout gully, providing a more challenging ascent to the summit of Lochnagar NW Top.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Lochnagar NW Top today?
Lochnagar NW Top today (updated 08:19, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 14 mph.
Lochnagar NW Top weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Lochnagar NW Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Lochnagar NW Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Lochnagar NW Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
|---|
| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -5° | 30/53 | 100% |
|---|
| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 35/44 | 0% |
|---|
| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/5° | -1° | 43/53 | 5% |
|---|
| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 18/22 | 21% |
|---|
| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -6° | 17/21 | 12% |
|---|
| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -6° | 18/22 | 6% |
|---|
| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-2° | -6° | 11/14 | 0% |
|---|
Lochnagar NW Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
|---|
| Wed 4Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 2% |
|---|
| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 4/17 | 4% |
|---|
| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 7/13 | 4% |
|---|
| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 16/20 | 15% |
|---|
| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 18/23 | 21% |
|---|
| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 1° | 18/34 | 25% |
|---|
| Tue 10Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 13/47 | 22% |
|---|
Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Lochnagar NW Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 830m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Lochnagar NW 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 07:14, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
Nearby summits
Close to Lochnagar NW Top
About Lochnagar NW Top
Lochnagar NW Top is 830 m (2,723 ft) high with 40 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 238th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Cnapan Nathraichean (0.6 km), Meall an Tionail (0.9 km) and Cnap a' Choire Bhuidhe (1.5 km).
How high is Lochnagar NW Top?
Lochnagar NW Top is 830 metres high with 40 metres of prominence.
Where is Lochnagar NW Top?
Lochnagar NW Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Lochnagar NW Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Lochnagar NW Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Lochnagar Circuit (24km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Lochnagar NW 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 is the weather on Lochnagar NW Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Lochnagar NW Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Lochnagar NW 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.
