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The Snub routes: 3 ways to the top
The Snub Ascent via Glen RosaHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glen RosaModerate
The route begins at Glen Rosa campsite and follows the path along the glen, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, before ascending The Snub, a prominent rocky outcrop, the path is well-trodden and suitable for experienced hikers.
The Snub Scramble via Cir MhorScrambling · 10km · from North SannoxGrade 2
This scrambling route starts from North Sannox and involves a challenging ascent via Cir Mhor, offering a thrilling experience for those with scrambling skills, the route requires careful navigation and a good head for heights.
The Snub Traverse from GoatfellClimbing · 15km · from Brodick CastleDifficult
This mountaineering route traverses from Goatfell to The Snub, providing a full day of challenging terrain and spectacular views, it is suitable for experienced mountaineers with good navigation skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Snub today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Snub each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 836m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Snub 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 07:13, sunset 16:38
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:10 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:44.
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About The Snub
The Snub is 836 m (2,741 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 228th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Benty Roads (1.0 km), Green Hill (1.3 km) and Boustie Ley (1.4 km).
How high is The Snub?
The Snub is 836 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is The Snub?
The Snub is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Snub?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Snub, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is The Snub Ascent via Glen Rosa (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Snub 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 Snub?
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.
