Routes up
Mount Blair routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen SheeHiking · 9km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Glen SheeModerate
This is a straightforward hike starting from Glen Shee, it follows a clear path to the summit offering panoramic views of the surrounding area, suitable for most hikers.
Route from Kirkton of GlenislaHiking · 12km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Kirkton of GlenislaModerate
This route begins at Kirkton of Glenisla and takes you through scenic moorland and heather-clad hills, the path is less defined in places but offers a rewarding climb.
Alternative Route from CrayHiking · 10km · 680 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from CrayModerate
Starting from Cray, this route provides a less traveled path to the summit, it involves some navigation skills as the path is not always clear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mount Blair today?
Mount Blair today (updated 06:16, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Mount Blair weather today
Slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Mount Blair weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mount Blair weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Mount Blair summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 7°/3° | -2° | 40/50 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 8°/4° | 1° | 25/31 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 26/32 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/4° | 3° | 10/13 | 24% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 7°/-2° | -4° | 10/13 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 11/14 | 0% |
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Mount Blair 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 | 5°/0° | -3° | 12/15 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Clear sky | Good | 4°/-1° | -5° | 3/9 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 13/17 | 10% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 17/21 | 15% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 16/20 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 11/14 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mount Blair each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 744m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mount Blair 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 07:07 to 16:45.
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About Mount Blair
Mount Blair is 744 m (2,442 ft) high with 400 m of prominence. It is in Angus, Scotland. It is the 4th highest of the 30 summits Peakify lists in Angus. The nearest summits are Duchray Hill (4.3 km), Cairn Gibbs (4.0 km) and Creag an Lair (3.6 km).
How high is Mount Blair?
Mount Blair is 744 metres high with 400 metres of prominence.
Where is Mount Blair?
Mount Blair is listed in Angus, Scotland.
Are there routes for Mount Blair?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Mount Blair, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Shee (9km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mount Blair 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 Mount Blair tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Mount Blair this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Mount Blair?
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.
