Routes up
An Cnapach routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Allt a' MhuilinnGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a straightforward scramble along the north ridge of An Cnapach, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Allt a' MhuilinnGrade 2 Scramble
The south ridge provides a more challenging scramble with some exposed sections, requiring careful navigation.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Allt a' MhuilinnClimbing
A technical climbing route on the east face, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear.
West Approach HikeHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Allt a' MhuilinnHiking
A scenic hiking route approaching An Cnapach from the west, offering a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Cnapach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Cnapach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 881m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Cnapach 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 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About An Cnapach
An Cnapach is 881 m (2,889 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 471st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ciste Dhubh South Top (0.5 km), Ciste Dhubh (0.7 km) and Sgurr an Fhuarail (2.1 km).
How high is An Cnapach?
An Cnapach is 881 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is An Cnapach?
An Cnapach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Cnapach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An Cnapach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb An Cnapach 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 An Cnapach?
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.
