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Ceann Garbh routes: 8 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InverlaelModerate
This route starts from Inverlael and follows a well-trodden path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to the summit of Ceann Garbh, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Loch GlascarnochModerate
This route approaches Ceann Garbh from the southwest, starting near Loch Glascarnoch and involves a long but gradual ascent to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with a head for heights and basic scrambling skills.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InverlaelGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers with proper equipment.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Kinloch HournGrade 1
This route follows the north ridge of Ceann Garbh, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding area
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Loch QuoichGrade 2
The south ridge provides a more challenging scramble, with some exposure and requiring careful route finding
East Face DirectClimbing · 4km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Glen DessarryGrade 3
This is a direct climb up the east face, involving technical climbing skills and equipment
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InverieHiking
The west approach is a long but rewarding hike, offering panoramic views and a gradual ascent
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ceann Garbh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ceann Garbh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 967m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ceann Garbh 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 07:24, sunset 16:42
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:49.
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About Ceann Garbh
Ceann Garbh is 967 m (3,173 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 220th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall nan Ceapraichean (0.6 km), Eididh nan Clach Geala (1.2 km) and Ceann Garbh (0.7 km).
How high is Ceann Garbh?
Ceann Garbh is 967 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Ceann Garbh?
Ceann Garbh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ceann Garbh?
Peakify lists 8 routes for Ceann Garbh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ceann Garbh 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 Ceann Garbh?
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.
