Routes up
Carn Creagach routes: 5 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Carn Creagach, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This longer approach from the west offers a gradual ascent with panoramic views of the Grampians.
Northern CircuitHiking · 12km · from Spittal of GlensheeHard
The Northern Circuit is a demanding hike that circles around the northern slopes of Carn Creagach, providing a full day of exploration.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from InvereyGrade 2
The East Face Scramble is a challenging route that requires careful navigation and scrambling skills, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Southwest Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from InvereyGrade 3
This climbing route tackles the steep southwest ridge, requiring technical climbing skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn Creagach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn Creagach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 734m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn Creagach 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 07:19, sunset 16:42
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:48.
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About Carn Creagach
Carn Creagach is 734 m (2,409 ft) high with 49 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 940th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Fionnach (1.9 km), Carn Gearresith (2.5 km) and Carn Odhar Beag (2.6 km).
How high is Carn Creagach?
Carn Creagach is 734 metres high with 49 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn Creagach?
Carn Creagach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn Creagach?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Carn Creagach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn Creagach 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 Carn Creagach?
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.
