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Pressendye routes: 3 ways to the top
Core Hill RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Near TarlandModerate
This route ascends Pressendye from the south, starting near Tarland and follows a clear path through forest and open moorland, offering panoramic views from the summit.
Western ApproachHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from CoullModerate
Starting from Coull, this route takes a more gradual ascent to the summit of Pressendye, passing through scenic woodland and open heath.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Near TarlandGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of Pressendye, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure and rocky sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Pressendye today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Pressendye each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 619m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Pressendye 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 07:13, sunset 16:36
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:41.
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About Pressendye
Pressendye is 619 m (2,031 ft) high with 254 m of prominence. It is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is the 6th highest of the 7 summits Peakify lists in Aberdeenshire. The nearest summits are Pittenderich (1.2 km), Broom Hill (2.1 km) and Coiliochbhar Hill (7.5 km).
How high is Pressendye?
Pressendye is 619 metres high with 254 metres of prominence.
Where is Pressendye?
Pressendye is listed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Are there routes for Pressendye?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Pressendye, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Core Hill Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Pressendye 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 Pressendye?
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.
