Routes up
Stac Dearg routes: 5 ways to the top
Coire Lagan RouteScrambling · 8km · from SligachanGrade 3
A challenging scramble starting from Sligachan, follows the Coire Lagan path, requires good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
West RidgeScrambling · 10km · from Glen BrittleGrade 2
A classic scramble up the west ridge, involves exposed sections and some technical moves, offers stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from SligachanClimbing
A serious climbing route on the north face, requires full climbing gear and experience, not recommended for beginners.
South RidgeScrambling · 7km · from Glen BrittleGrade 1
A less technical scramble compared to other routes, follows the south ridge with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Face DirectClimbing · 6km · from SligachanClimbing
A direct climbing route up the east face, involves multiple pitches and requires advanced climbing skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stac Dearg today?
Stac Dearg today (updated 04:00, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Stac Dearg weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stac Dearg weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stac Dearg weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stac Dearg summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -3° | 24/42 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 31/39 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 0° | 34/43 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 1° | 18/22 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 9/12 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 9/11 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 0% |
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Stac Dearg 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 4°/1° | -1° | 11/14 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 5/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 7/8 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 14/18 | 14% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 14/17 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 14/18 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stac Dearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 811m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stac Dearg 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 07:17, sunset 16:42
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Stac Dearg
Stac Dearg is 811 m (2,660 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 259th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Creag an Dubh-chadha (1.1 km), Sgor Dearg (1.2 km) and Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha (2.0 km).
How high is Stac Dearg?
Stac Dearg is 811 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Stac Dearg?
Stac Dearg is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stac Dearg?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Stac Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stac Dearg 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 is the weather on Stac Dearg tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stac Dearg this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stac Dearg?
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.
