Routes up
An Cruachan routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Cruachan Power StationModerate
This route starts at the Cruachan Power Station and ascends via the dam, offering stunning views of Loch Awe and the surrounding peaks.
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 14km · from Loch AweHard
This route traverses the south ridge, providing a long day out with varied terrain and excellent views.
Coire Cruachan CircuitHiking · 15km · from Cruachan Power StationHard
The Coire Cruachan Circuit is a demanding hike that circles the corrie, offering dramatic scenery and a sense of remoteness.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch AweGrade 2
The East Ridge offers a more challenging scramble with exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch AweGrade 3
The North Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing skills, it is not recommended for the inexperienced.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Cruachan today?
An Cruachan today (updated 11:03, 27 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 11 mph.
An Cruachan weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
An Cruachan weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 41 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
An Cruachan weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
An Cruachan summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -2° | 36/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/7° | 2° | 32/41 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/4° | 1° | 39/49 | 66% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 10/13 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 9/11 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 7°/-3° | -5° | 11/13 | 10% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 14/17 | 6% |
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An Cruachan 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 6°/4° | 1° | 13/16 | 8% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/2° | 0° | 11/14 | 23% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 11/14 | 45% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 21/26 | 51% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -3° | 21/28 | 45% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/0° | -4° | 26/32 | 55% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Cruachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 705m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Cruachan 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 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:51.
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About An Cruachan
An Cruachan is 705 m (2,313 ft) high with 237 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1057th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Bheag (2.2 km), An Socach (2.7 km) and An Socach East Top (2.7 km).
How high is An Cruachan?
An Cruachan is 705 metres high with 237 metres of prominence.
Where is An Cruachan?
An Cruachan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Cruachan?
Peakify lists 5 routes for An Cruachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An Cruachan 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 Cruachan tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 41 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on An Cruachan this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for An Cruachan?
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.
