Routes up
The Curr routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · from InvereyModerate
The standard hiking route to The Curr starts from Inverey, it follows a well-trodden path through scenic glens and offers stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the East Ridge, it is suitable for experienced scramblers and offers a more challenging ascent with rewarding views.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 12km · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing equipment, it is recommended for experienced climbers seeking a challenging ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Curr today?
The Curr today (updated 15:13, 28 Oct): up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 90% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 11 mph.
The Curr weather today
Light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 90% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
The Curr weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 26 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Curr weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Curr summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayLight drizzle | Poor | 10°/5° | -1° | 41/51 | 90% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 10°/7° | 3° | 20/26 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/4° | 1° | 28/35 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 10°/0° | -3° | 11/13 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/1° | -3° | 11/14 | 29% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 9/11 | 8% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/0° | -4° | 13/16 | 8% |
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The Curr 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 | 6°/4° | 2° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 10/16 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 10/15 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 14/20 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 8°/-1° | -3° | 15/19 | 15% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Marginal | 10°/7° | 3° | 35/43 | 22% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/4° | 2° | 51/64 | 21% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Curr each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 564m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Curr 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 07:06, sunset 16:39
9h 33m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:44.
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About The Curr
The Curr is 564 m (1,850 ft) high with 92 m of prominence. It is in The River Tweed to the English Border, Scotland. OS grid reference NT850233. It is the 20th highest of the 109 summits Peakify lists in The River Tweed to the English Border. The nearest summits are Black Hag (1.1 km), The Schil (2.1 km) and Great Hetha (5.4 km).
How high is The Curr?
The Curr is 564 metres high with 92 metres of prominence.
Where is The Curr?
The Curr is listed in The River Tweed to the English Border, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Curr?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Curr, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Curr 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 The Curr tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 26 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on The Curr this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Curr?
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.
