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Monamenach routes: 2 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Spittal of GlensheeModerate
This route starts from the Spittal of Glenshee and follows a clear path up the gentle slopes of Monamenach, offering stunning views of the surrounding glens.
Alternative Route via Glen IslaHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from AuchavanModerate
This alternative route begins at Auchavan in Glen Isla and ascends through scenic moorland, providing a quieter approach to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Monamenach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Monamenach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 807m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Monamenach 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 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
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About Monamenach
Monamenach is 807 m (2,648 ft) high with 200 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 261st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Cairn Doos (1.2 km), Craigenloch Hill (1.2 km) and Creagan Caise Hill (1.8 km).
How high is Monamenach?
Monamenach is 807 metres high with 200 metres of prominence.
Where is Monamenach?
Monamenach is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Monamenach?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Monamenach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Monamenach 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 Monamenach?
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.
