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Sron Riach routes: 3 ways to the top
Sron Riach RouteHiking · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route offers a scenic ascent to the summit of Sron Riach, providing stunning views of the Cairngorms, it starts from Linn of Dee and follows a well-trodden path, suitable for experienced hikers.
Sron Riach via Glen LuiHiking · 14km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from InvereyModerate
This longer route approaches Sron Riach from Glen Lui, offering a more gradual ascent and a chance to explore the beautiful surrounding glens.
Sron Riach ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Linn of DeeGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route involves some hands-on sections and is best suited for those with scrambling experience, it provides an adventurous way to reach the summit.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron Riach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1114m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron Riach 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Sron Riach
Sron Riach is 1,114 m (3,654 ft) high with 23 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 38th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Sputan Dearg (0.7 km), Ben Macdui (1.6 km) and Ben Macdui North Top (2.0 km).
How high is Sron Riach?
Sron Riach is 1,114 metres high with 23 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron Riach?
Sron Riach is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron Riach?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sron Riach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Sron Riach Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron Riach 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 Riach?
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.
