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Stob Coire Sputan Dearg routes: 5 ways to the top
Lochnagar CircuitHiking · 18km · 1,200 m ascent · ~5h 35m · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route is a classic circuit that includes the summit of Stob Coire Sputan Dearg, it offers stunning views and a chance to experience the rugged terrain of the Cairngorms.
Glas Allt PathHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route follows the Glas Allt path to the summit, it is less frequented and provides a quieter ascent.
White Mounth MunrosHiking · 30km · from Spittal of GlenmuickDifficult
This challenging route covers five Munros including Stob Coire Sputan Dearg, it is a long day out with significant elevation gain.
Stuic RidgeScrambling · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Loch MuickGrade 1 Scramble
The Stuic Ridge offers a straightforward scramble to the summit, it is a great introduction to scrambling in the Cairngorms.
Lochnagar and Stob Coire Sputan Dearg TraverseHiking · 20km · from Spittal of GlenmuickDifficult
This traverse takes in both Lochnagar and Stob Coire Sputan Dearg, it is a demanding route with spectacular views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stob Coire Sputan Dearg today?
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg today (updated 09:11, 28 Oct): up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 18 mph.
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg weather today
Slight rain, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 3°/-1° | -8° | 45/56 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/2° | -3° | 31/39 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/2° | -5° | 37/46 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -6° | 17/21 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 18/22 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 17/22 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 0% |
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Stob Coire Sputan 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 4Fog | Marginal | 0°/-4° | -8° | 11/13 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | -1°/-4° | -7° | 9/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -5° | 11/14 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 13/17 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 27/34 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/1° | -3° | 41/51 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/1° | -3° | 55+/75+ | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob Coire Sputan Dearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1251m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob Coire Sputan 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 07:16, 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 Stob Coire Sputan Dearg
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg is 1,251 m (4,103 ft) high with 18 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 7th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Sron Riach (0.7 km), Ben Macdui North Top (1.3 km) and Ben Macdui (1.0 km).
How high is Stob Coire Sputan Dearg?
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg is 1,251 metres high with 18 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob Coire Sputan Dearg?
Stob Coire Sputan Dearg is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob Coire Sputan Dearg?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Stob Coire Sputan Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Lochnagar Circuit (18km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Stob Coire Sputan 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 Stob Coire Sputan Dearg tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stob Coire Sputan Dearg this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stob Coire Sputan 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.
