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Pap of Glencoe routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 5km · 740 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Glencoe VillageModerate
The standard route to the Pap of Glencoe starts from Glencoe Village and follows a well-trodden path, it involves a steep ascent with some rocky sections near the summit, offering stunning views over Loch Leven and the surrounding peaks.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5.5km · from Glencoe VillageGrade 1 Scramble
The West Ridge Scramble provides a more challenging ascent to the Pap of Glencoe, it involves some hands-on sections and is suitable for experienced scramblers, the route offers a more adventurous approach with panoramic views.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Glencoe VillageGrade 2 Scramble
The North Face Climb is a more technical route that requires climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only, the route offers a direct and steep ascent with exposure and requires careful navigation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Pap of Glencoe today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Pap of Glencoe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 742m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Pap of Glencoe 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 07:21, sunset 16:47
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:52.
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About Pap of Glencoe
Pap of Glencoe is 742 m (2,436 ft) high with 156 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 905th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh (1.9 km), Mam na Gualainn East Top (3.3 km) and Mam na Gualainn (3.3 km).
How high is Pap of Glencoe?
Pap of Glencoe is 742 metres high with 156 metres of prominence.
Where is Pap of Glencoe?
Pap of Glencoe is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Pap of Glencoe?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Pap of Glencoe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Pap of Glencoe 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 Pap of Glencoe?
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.
