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Rocks of Clais nam Bo routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteScrambling · 5km · from Invercauld HouseGrade 1 Scramble
The standard route involves a straightforward scramble up the rocky ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
Alternative Ridge RouteScrambling · 6km · from Invercauld HouseGrade 2 Scramble
This alternative route takes a slightly more challenging path along the ridge, requiring careful navigation and some technical scrambling.
Direct AscentScrambling · 4km · from Invercauld HouseGrade 3 Scramble
The direct ascent is the most challenging route, involving steep climbs and exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Clais nam Bo CircuitHiking · 10km · from Invercauld HouseHiking
This circuit route encompasses the full range of the Rocks of Clais nam Bo, providing a comprehensive hiking experience with varied terrain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Rocks of Clais nam Bo today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Rocks of Clais nam Bo each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 528m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Rocks of Clais nam Bo 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 16:37
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:42.
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About Rocks of Clais nam Bo
Rocks of Clais nam Bo is 528 m (1,732 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Tomintoul to Banff, Scotland. OS grid reference NJ359206. It is the 18th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Tomintoul to Banff. The nearest summits are Creag na Gamhna (0.7 km), Hill of Three Stones (2.1 km) and Creag an Sgor (1.8 km).
How high is Rocks of Clais nam Bo?
Rocks of Clais nam Bo is 528 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Rocks of Clais nam Bo?
Rocks of Clais nam Bo is listed in Tomintoul to Banff, Scotland.
Are there routes for Rocks of Clais nam Bo?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Rocks of Clais nam Bo, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Rocks of Clais nam Bo 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.
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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.
