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Cnap Chaochan Aitinn routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Loch BuilgModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Glen Builg, offering a moderate hike with beautiful views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
East ApproachHiking · 14km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from TomintoulModerate
Starting from Tomintoul, this longer route provides a gentle ascent with expansive views of the Cairngorms National Park.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from InchroryGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a straightforward Grade 1 scramble, providing an adventurous ascent with minimal technical difficulty.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cnap Chaochan Aitinn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cnap Chaochan Aitinn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 715m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cnap Chaochan Aitinn 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 07:15, sunset 16:38
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:44.
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About Cnap Chaochan Aitinn
Cnap Chaochan Aitinn is 715 m (2,346 ft) high with 159 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 383rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Cnap Eas Chaorach (0.5 km), Big Garvoun (1.6 km) and Big Garvoun West Top (2.0 km).
How high is Cnap Chaochan Aitinn?
Cnap Chaochan Aitinn is 715 metres high with 159 metres of prominence.
Where is Cnap Chaochan Aitinn?
Cnap Chaochan Aitinn is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cnap Chaochan Aitinn?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cnap Chaochan Aitinn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cnap Chaochan Aitinn 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.
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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.
