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A' Chailleach routes: 6 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Car Park at the end of the Glen Banchor roadModerate
This is the standard hiking route to the summit of A Chailleach, starting from Glen Banchor, it offers a straightforward ascent with scenic views.
South RidgeHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Glen BanchorModerate
The South Ridge route offers a longer approach with varied terrain, including open moorland and rocky sections.
West ApproachHiking · 11km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from NewtonmoreModerate
This route approaches A Chailleach from the west, providing a less frequented path with beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Western ApproachHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Car Park at the end of the Glen Banchor roadModerate
The western approach to A Chailleach is a longer route that takes in more of the surrounding landscape, it is less frequented and offers a quieter experience.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Glen BanchorGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of A Chailleach, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Northwest RidgeScrambling · 11km · 820 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Glen BanchorGrade 2 Scramble
The northwest ridge offers a more technical scramble with some steep sections, requiring careful navigation and a head for heights, it is a rewarding route for experienced scramblers.
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Is it safe to climb A' Chailleach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on A' Chailleach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 999m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over A' Chailleach 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 07:24, sunset 16:44
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:51.
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About A' Chailleach
A' Chailleach is 999 m (3,276 ft) high with 183 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 150th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Toman Coinnich (1.2 km), An Sguman (2.3 km) and Meallan Chuaich (2.6 km).
How high is A' Chailleach?
A' Chailleach is 999 metres high with 183 metres of prominence.
Where is A' Chailleach?
A' Chailleach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for A' Chailleach?
Peakify lists 6 routes for A' Chailleach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb A' Chailleach 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 A' Chailleach?
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.
