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Caisteal routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverlochlarigGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding peaks, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience a classic Scottish scramble.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InverlochlarigModerate Hike
The South Ridge Route is a moderate hike that provides a more gradual ascent with panoramic views, it is suitable for experienced hikers.
East Face DirectScrambling · 4km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverlochlarigGrade 3 Scramble
The East Face Direct is a challenging scramble that requires good route-finding skills and offers a more technical ascent.
West Ridge TraverseHiking · 7km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InverlochlarigDifficult Hike
The West Ridge Traverse is a difficult hike that involves some scrambling sections, it is ideal for those seeking a more adventurous route.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Caisteal today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Caisteal each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1106m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Caisteal 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 07:20, sunset 16:45
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Caisteal
Caisteal is 1,106 m (3,629 ft) high with 51 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 39th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Cath na Sine (0.6 km), Stob Coire an Laoigh (0.8 km) and Stob a' Choire Leith (1.2 km).
How high is Caisteal?
Caisteal is 1,106 metres high with 51 metres of prominence.
Where is Caisteal?
Caisteal is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Caisteal?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Caisteal, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Caisteal 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 Caisteal?
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.
