Routes up
An Chailleach routes: 4 ways to the top
Direct Ascent from Loch a' BhraoinHiking · 8km · from Loch a' BhraoinModerate
A straightforward ascent from the loch, it involves some steep sections and offers a direct route to the summit.
Fannichs CircuitHiking · 16km · from Loch a' BhraoinHard
This route is part of the Fannichs Circuit, it includes several Munros and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Western Approach via Sgurr BreacHiking · 12km · from Loch a' BhraoinHard
This route approaches An Chailleach from the west via Sgurr Breac, it includes steep ascents and descents.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch a' BhraoinGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves scrambling up the east ridge, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Chailleach today?
An Chailleach today (updated 04:08, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
An Chailleach weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
An Chailleach weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 38 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
An Chailleach weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
An Chailleach summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/3° | -1° | 11/19 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 31/38 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/4° | -2° | 43/53 | 83% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 29/36 | 87% |
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| Thu 22Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | 0° | 26/32 | 92% |
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| Fri 23Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 31/38 | 96% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 68/85 | 80% |
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An Chailleach 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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| Sun 25Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/3° | -2° | 51/64 | 89% |
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| Mon 26Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/5° | 0° | 43/54 | 84% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 44/55 | 79% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 30/37 | 73% |
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| Thu 29Slight rain showers | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 39/48 | 68% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/1° | 0° | 12/15 | 65% |
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| Sat 31Dense drizzle | Poor | 9°/1° | -2° | 46/58 | 49% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Chailleach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 634m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An 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 08:12, sunset 18:36
10h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:01 and starts 17:47. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:41.
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About An Chailleach
An Chailleach is 634 m (2,080 ft) high with 158 m of prominence. It is in The Twelve Bens, Ireland. OS grid reference L755537. It is the 11th highest of the 16 summits Peakify lists in The Twelve Bens. The nearest summits are Mucanacht (1.2 km), Binn Fraoigh (2.4 km) and Binn Bhraoin Central Top (3.2 km).
How high is An Chailleach?
An Chailleach is 634 metres high with 158 metres of prominence.
Where is An Chailleach?
An Chailleach is listed in The Twelve Bens, Ireland.
Are there routes for An Chailleach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An Chailleach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Direct Ascent from Loch a' Bhraoin (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An 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 is the weather on An Chailleach tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 38 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on An Chailleach this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 19 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for An Chailleach?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
