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Aonach air Chrith weather forecast
1,020 m · 3,345 ft · Prominence 493 m
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach air Chrith each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1020m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach air Chrith 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. Lying snow up to 6 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
Nearby summits
Close to Aonach air Chrith
- Druim na Ciche1,000 m
- A' Chioch830 m
- Druim Shionnach West Top935 m
- Maol Chinn-dearg East Top913 m
- Creag Coire na Fiar Bhealaich1,007 m
- Maol Chinn-dearg980 m
About Aonach air Chrith
Aonach air Chrith is the highest summit on the South Glen Shiel ridge, the long line of Munros south of the Glen Shiel road. It reaches 1020m (3,346 ft). Druim Shionnach lies 2.3 km to the east and Maol Chinn-dearg 1.9 km to the west, with Druim Shionnach West Top between. Gleouraich, the nearest higher hill, is 3.2 km south across Loch Quoich.
Most walkers start near the Cluanie Inn, follow the old road west, then climb to Creag a' Mhaim and walk the ridge west over Druim Shionnach to Aonach air Chrith. Some continue along the ridge to collect more Munros before descending to the road.
A short rocky crest runs from the summit, narrower than most of the ridge. The rest is grassy and easy to follow, with steep corries to the north.
Aonach air Chrith is 1,020 m (3,345 ft) high with 493 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 113th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Druim na Ciche (0.2 km), A' Chioch (1.2 km) and Druim Shionnach West Top (1.2 km).
Can you climb Aonach air Chrith with other Munros?
Yes. It sits on the South Glen Shiel ridge, and walkers often climb several Munros along the ridge in one day.
Where do you start Aonach air Chrith?
Start near the Cluanie Inn on the Glen Shiel road and follow the old road towards Creag a' Mhaim.
Is Aonach air Chrith a Munro?
Yes. It is a Munro and a Marilyn, and the highest point of the South Glen Shiel ridge.
How hard is Aonach air Chrith?
The ridge is a long day, and one short section is narrow and rocky. Most walkers find it within reach in summer.
How high is Aonach air Chrith?
Aonach air Chrith is 1,020 metres high with 493 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach air Chrith?
Aonach air Chrith is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach air Chrith?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Aonach air Chrith 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 Aonach air Chrith?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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- Beinn a' Bheithir - Sgorr Dhearg1,024 m
- Sron Garbh1,024 m
About Aonach air Chrith
Aonach air Chrith is the highest summit on the South Glen Shiel ridge, the long line of Munros south of the Glen Shiel road. It reaches 1020m (3,346 ft). Druim Shionnach lies 2.3 km to the east and Maol Chinn-dearg 1.9 km to the west, with Druim Shionnach West Top between. Gleouraich, the nearest higher hill, is 3.2 km south across Loch Quoich.
Most walkers start near the Cluanie Inn, follow the old road west, then climb to Creag a' Mhaim and walk the ridge west over Druim Shionnach to Aonach air Chrith. Some continue along the ridge to collect more Munros before descending to the road.
A short rocky crest runs from the summit, narrower than most of the ridge. The rest is grassy and easy to follow, with steep corries to the north.
Aonach air Chrith is 1,020 m (3,345 ft) high with 493 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 113th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Druim na Ciche (0.2 km), A' Chioch (1.2 km) and Druim Shionnach West Top (1.2 km).
Can you climb Aonach air Chrith with other Munros?
Yes. It sits on the South Glen Shiel ridge, and walkers often climb several Munros along the ridge in one day.
Where do you start Aonach air Chrith?
Start near the Cluanie Inn on the Glen Shiel road and follow the old road towards Creag a' Mhaim.
Is Aonach air Chrith a Munro?
Yes. It is a Munro and a Marilyn, and the highest point of the South Glen Shiel ridge.
How hard is Aonach air Chrith?
The ridge is a long day, and one short section is narrow and rocky. Most walkers find it within reach in summer.
How high is Aonach air Chrith?
Aonach air Chrith is 1,020 metres high with 493 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach air Chrith?
Aonach air Chrith is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach air Chrith?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Aonach air Chrith 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 Aonach air Chrith?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
More in Highland
- Carn Dearg1,020 m
- Ladhar Bheinn1,020 m
- Buachaille Etive Mor - Stob Dearg1,021 m
- Beinn Bheoil1,019 m
- Beinn a' Bheithir - Sgorr Dhearg1,024 m
- Sron Garbh1,024 m