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Bac na Creige routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from KinlochlevenModerate
The standard route to Bac na Creige starts from Kinlochleven and follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from KinlochlevenModerate
The East Approach is a longer but less steep route, it is ideal for those who prefer a more gradual ascent.
North RidgeScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it is suitable for experienced hikers looking for a bit of adventure.
South FaceScrambling · 6km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Loch Eilde MorGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face route involves steeper terrain and requires good scrambling skills, it offers a direct approach to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bac na Creige today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bac na Creige each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 771m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bac na Creige 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 5 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:42
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Bac na Creige
Bac na Creige is 771 m (2,530 ft) high with 47 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 314th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Feith a' Mhadaidh (0.8 km), Carn an Fhiadhain (1.9 km) and Leathad na Lice (1.6 km).
How high is Bac na Creige?
Bac na Creige is 771 metres high with 47 metres of prominence.
Where is Bac na Creige?
Bac na Creige is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Bac na Creige?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Bac na Creige, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bac na Creige 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 Bac na Creige?
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.
