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An Creagan routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge of An Creagan offers a straightforward Grade 1 scramble, starting from Inverlael, it provides excellent views over the surrounding landscape.
South Ridge RouteHiking · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelHiking
The South Ridge Route is a popular hiking path that ascends An Creagan from Inverlael, offering a scenic and less technical ascent.
North Face ClimbClimbing · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelClimbing
The North Face Climb is a challenging route for experienced climbers, requiring technical skills and equipment, starting from Inverlael.
West ApproachHiking · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelHiking
The West Approach is a gentle hiking route that takes you through lush landscapes before reaching the summit of An Creagan.
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Is it safe to climb An Creagan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Creagan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 573m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Creagan each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:14, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:43.
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About An Creagan
An Creagan is 573 m (1,880 ft) high with 37 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. OS grid reference NO246994. It is the 515th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Tom Breac (2.5 km), Tom Odhar (4.3 km) and Brown Cow Hill East Top (5.1 km).
How high is An Creagan?
An Creagan is 573 metres high with 37 metres of prominence.
Where is An Creagan?
An Creagan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Creagan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An Creagan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb An Creagan 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 Creagan?
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.
