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Caisteal na Caillich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
The standard hiking route starts from Bridge of Orchy and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the north ridge, providing an exhilarating experience for those comfortable with hands-on rock.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 3 Climb
The south face offers a challenging Grade 3 climb, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Caisteal na Caillich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Caisteal na Caillich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 861m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Caisteal na Caillich 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 07:14, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:44.
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About Caisteal na Caillich
Caisteal na Caillich is 861 m (2,824 ft) high with 36 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 198th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Caisteal na Caillich South Top (0.4 km), Conachcraig (1.0 km) and Little Conachcraig (2.0 km).
How high is Caisteal na Caillich?
Caisteal na Caillich is 861 metres high with 36 metres of prominence.
Where is Caisteal na Caillich?
Caisteal na Caillich is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Caisteal na Caillich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Caisteal na Caillich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Caisteal na Caillich 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 na Caillich?
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.
