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Peter Hill routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Spittal of GlensheeModerate
The standard hiking route to Peter Hill starts from Spittal of Glenshee, it follows a well-trodden path through heather moorland and offers expansive views of the surrounding hills.
Alternative Southern ApproachHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Bridge of CallyModerate
This alternative route approaches Peter Hill from the south, it is less frequented and offers a quieter experience with a gradual ascent.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent with some scrambling sections, it is suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Peter Hill today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Peter Hill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 617m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Peter Hill 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 07:12, sunset 16:36
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:10 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:41.
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About Peter Hill
Peter Hill is 617 m (2,025 ft) high with 106 m of prominence. It is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is the 7th highest of the 7 summits Peakify lists in Aberdeenshire. The nearest summits are Mount Battock (5.0 km), Clachnaben (4.3 km) and Mount Shade (5.1 km).
How high is Peter Hill?
Peter Hill is 617 metres high with 106 metres of prominence.
Where is Peter Hill?
Peter Hill is listed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Are there routes for Peter Hill?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Peter Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Peter Hill 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 Peter Hill?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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