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Caisteal na Caillich South Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
The standard hiking route to Caisteal na Caillich South Top starts from Bridge of Orchy, it follows a well-trodden path that offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced hikers.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the south ridge, it is a more adventurous way to reach the summit, requires basic scrambling skills.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 3 Climb
The West Face Climb is a challenging Grade 3 climb, it requires technical climbing skills and equipment, not recommended for beginners.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Caisteal na Caillich South Top today?
Caisteal na Caillich South Top today (updated 03:09, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Caisteal na Caillich South Top weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Caisteal na Caillich South Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 41 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Caisteal na Caillich South Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Caisteal na Caillich South Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -4° | 24/43 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Marginal | 7°/5° | -1° | 29/41 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Poor | 9°/5° | 0° | 47/58 | 5% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/1° | 0° | 15/18 | 21% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -6° | 14/17 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 11/14 | 6% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/-2° | -6° | 10/13 | 0% |
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Caisteal na Caillich South Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 4°/-4° | -8° | 4/7 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 7/11 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 17/21 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -6° | 18/23 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 18/23 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 13/17 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Caisteal na Caillich South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 848m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Caisteal na Caillich South Top 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 South Top
Caisteal na Caillich South Top is 848 m (2,783 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 215th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Caisteal na Caillich (0.4 km), Conachcraig (0.8 km) and Carn an Daimh (1.3 km).
How high is Caisteal na Caillich South Top?
Caisteal na Caillich South Top is 848 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Caisteal na Caillich South Top?
Caisteal na Caillich South Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Caisteal na Caillich South Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Caisteal na Caillich South Top, 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 South Top 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 is the weather on Caisteal na Caillich South Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 41 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Caisteal na Caillich South Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Caisteal na Caillich South Top?
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.
