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Sron na Gaoithe routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from AchleanModerate
The standard route to Sron na Gaoithe starts from Achlean, it follows a clear path through Glen Feshie before ascending the ridge, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Glen Feshie Car ParkModerate
The Southwest Approach starts from the Glen Feshie Car Park, it offers a longer route with gradual ascent, passing through scenic landscapes and diverse terrain.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from AchleanGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the North Ridge, providing an exciting challenge for those with scrambling experience, it requires careful navigation and a head for heights.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron na Gaoithe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 814m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron na Gaoithe 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 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:45.
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About Sron na Gaoithe
Sron na Gaoithe is 814 m (2,670 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 256th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Dubh South Top (1.5 km), Meall Odhar (1.8 km) and Carn Dubh (2.8 km).
How high is Sron na Gaoithe?
Sron na Gaoithe is 814 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron na Gaoithe?
Sron na Gaoithe is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron na Gaoithe?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sron na Gaoithe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron na Gaoithe 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 Sron na Gaoithe?
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.
