Routes up
Stacan Dubha routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Allt na FeithrichGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding Cairngorms, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch AvonGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Route is a more challenging scramble that requires careful navigation and offers dramatic scenery, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
South ApproachHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenmore LodgeHiking
The South Approach is a long but rewarding hike that takes you through varied terrain with panoramic views of the Cairngorms.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Coire an t-SneachdaClimbing
The West Face Climb is a technical climbing route that requires proper equipment and expertise, it is suited for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stacan Dubha today?
Stacan Dubha today (updated 06:31, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Stacan Dubha weather today
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stacan Dubha weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stacan Dubha weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 19 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stacan Dubha summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 5°/1° | -6° | 39/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -3° | 24/48 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -3° | 38/50 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/1° | 0° | 16/19 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 10/12 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 8/10 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 13/17 | 0% |
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Stacan Dubha 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 4Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 14/18 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 6/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 7/10 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -6° | 16/20 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 15/18 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 15/18 | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stacan Dubha each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1014m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stacan Dubha 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 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:46.
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About Stacan Dubha
Stacan Dubha is 1,014 m (3,327 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 76th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Beinn Mheadhoin SW Top (0.8 km), Carn Etchachan (1.1 km) and Creagan a' Choire Etchachan (1.9 km).
How high is Stacan Dubha?
Stacan Dubha is 1,014 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Stacan Dubha?
Stacan Dubha is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stacan Dubha?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Stacan Dubha, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stacan Dubha 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 Stacan Dubha tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stacan Dubha this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 19 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stacan Dubha?
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.
