Routes up
Wether Cairn routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from MillfieldModerate
This route starts from Millfield and follows a clear path to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
Southern ApproachHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from AlwintonModerate
The Southern Approach begins at Alwinton and ascends through scenic moorland to reach the summit, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from BarrowburnGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble follows the North Ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposed sections.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Clennell StreetGrade 2 Climb
The East Face Climb is a Grade 2 route that requires technical climbing skills and equipment, offering a direct ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Wether Cairn today?
Wether Cairn today (updated 09:13, 28 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 49% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Wether Cairn weather today
Light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Wether Cairn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Wether Cairn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 15 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Wether Cairn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayLight drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | -1° | 35/44 | 49% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 10°/6° | 4° | 21/26 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/2° | 0° | 27/34 | 3% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 10°/-1° | -4° | 9/12 | 8% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 8°/0° | -3° | 11/15 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 8/9 | 10% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 10% |
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Wether Cairn 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 4Light drizzle | Good | 7°/4° | 0° | 6/8 | 8% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 9/17 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 10/16 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 14/20 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 16% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/6° | 3° | 36/45 | 22% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/4° | 2° | 54/67 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Wether Cairn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 563m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Wether Cairn 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 07:05, sunset 16:39
9h 34m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:43.
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About Wether Cairn
Wether Cairn is 563 m (1,847 ft) high with 67 m of prominence. It is in Northumberland, England. OS grid reference NT940116. It is the 7th highest of the 26 summits Peakify lists in Northumberland. The nearest summits are Cushat Law (2.5 km), Shill Moor (3.7 km) and Bloodybush Edge (4.7 km).
How high is Wether Cairn?
Wether Cairn is 563 metres high with 67 metres of prominence.
Where is Wether Cairn?
Wether Cairn is listed in Northumberland, England.
Are there routes for Wether Cairn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Wether Cairn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Wether Cairn 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 Wether Cairn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Wether Cairn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 15 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Wether Cairn?
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.
