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Queen's Cairn routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch Muick Car ParkModerate
This route follows a gentle ascent from Loch Muick, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from BallaterModerate
This longer approach from Ballater offers a scenic route through varied terrain, suitable for experienced hikers.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Spittal of GlenmuickGrade 2
The East Face Scramble is a challenging route requiring good scrambling skills, it provides a direct ascent with some exposure.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Allt-na-giubhsaichGrade 3
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route requiring climbing equipment and experience, it offers a thrilling ascent with dramatic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Queen's Cairn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Queen's Cairn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 643m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Queen's Cairn 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 07:22, sunset 16:41
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:47.
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About Queen's Cairn
Queen's Cairn is 643 m (2,110 ft) high with 80 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1298th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Tom a' Choinnich (2.0 km), Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor (3.7 km) and Glas Leathad Beag West Top (2.5 km).
How high is Queen's Cairn?
Queen's Cairn is 643 metres high with 80 metres of prominence.
Where is Queen's Cairn?
Queen's Cairn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Queen's Cairn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Queen's Cairn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Queen's Cairn 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 Queen's Cairn?
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.
