Routes up
The Maim routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from InverchoranModerate
The standard route to The Maim starts from Inverchoran, it follows a well-trodden path through Glen Orrin before ascending the ridge to the summit.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from StrathcononModerate
This longer route approaches The Maim from the east via Strathconon, it offers scenic views and a gradual ascent.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from InverchoranGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of The Maim, it is a straightforward Grade 1 scramble suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from InverchoranGrade 2 Climb
The South Face offers a more challenging climb with several Grade 2 sections, climbers should be prepared for exposed sections and bring appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Maim today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Maim each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 601m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Maim 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 07:14, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:43.
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About The Maim
The Maim is 601 m (1,971 ft) high with 19 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 505th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Geallaig Hill (2.3 km), Fox Cairn (5.6 km) and Creag na Creiche (3.3 km).
How high is The Maim?
The Maim is 601 metres high with 19 metres of prominence.
Where is The Maim?
The Maim is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Maim?
Peakify lists 4 routes for The Maim, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Maim 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 The Maim?
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.
