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An Eag routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from KinlochlevenModerate
This is the standard hiking route to An Eag, starting from Kinlochleven and following a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch Eilde MorGrade 3 Climb
The North Face presents a challenging climb, requiring technical skills and equipment, recommended for experienced climbers.
East Ridge TraverseScrambling · 14km · from KinlochlevenGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Traverse combines hiking and scrambling, providing a full day out with varied terrain and breathtaking scenery.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Eag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Eag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 872m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Eag 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 07:23, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About An Eag
An Eag is 872 m (2,859 ft) high with 84 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 501st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh (1.3 km), Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top (1.0 km) and Sgurr nan Coireachan (1.0 km).
How high is An Eag?
An Eag is 872 metres high with 84 metres of prominence.
Where is An Eag?
An Eag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Eag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An Eag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An Eag 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 Eag?
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.
