Routes up
A' Chir routes: 4 ways to the top
East RidgeScrambling · 3.5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from LochranzaGrade 2
The East Ridge of A Chir offers a challenging scramble with exposed sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
South RidgeScrambling · 4.0km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from LochranzaGrade 1
The South Ridge provides a less technical scramble with stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
North RidgeScrambling · 3.0km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 15m · from LochranzaGrade 3
The North Ridge is the most challenging route on A Chir, it involves technical scrambling and requires a good head for heights.
Lochranza CircuitHiking · 10.0km · from LochranzaHiking
This circuit starts and ends in Lochranza, it includes a hike around the base of A Chir with options to ascend via various ridges.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb A' Chir today?
A' Chir today (updated 09:14, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 61 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 13 mph.
A' Chir weather today
Slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 61 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
A' Chir weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
A' Chir weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
A' Chir summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -3° | 48/61 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Poor | 8°/7° | 1° | 40/50 | 24% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/7° | 0° | 43/54 | 40% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/0° | -3° | 16/20 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Partly cloudy | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 14/18 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-3° | -5° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 17/21 | 4% |
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A' Chir 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 | 5°/2° | -1° | 9/12 | 8% |
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| Thu 5Light drizzle | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 17/23 | 12% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 17/24 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/2° | -2° | 17/22 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/2° | -1° | 37/46 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/7° | 3° | 49/61 | 35% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Poor | 9°/5° | 1° | 48/60 | 35% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on A' Chir each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 746m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over A' Chir 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 07:18, sunset 16:50
9h 32m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:55. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:56.
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About A' Chir
A' Chir is 746 m (2,447 ft) high with 114 m of prominence. It is in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is the 9th highest of the 17 summits Peakify lists in North Ayrshire. The nearest summits are A' Chir North Top (0.3 km), Cir Mhor (1.1 km) and Beinn Tarsuinn (1.2 km).
How high is A' Chir?
A' Chir is 746 metres high with 114 metres of prominence.
Where is A' Chir?
A' Chir is listed in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
Are there routes for A' Chir?
Peakify lists 4 routes for A' Chir, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb A' Chir 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 A' Chir tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on A' Chir this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for A' Chir?
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.
