Routes up
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath routes: 2 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverlaelModerate
The standard route to Cnap Coire Loch Tuath starts from Inverlael, following a well-defined path through forest and open moorland, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cnap Coire Loch Tuath today?
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath today (updated 18:31, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 48 mph, 96% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 48 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath 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°/2° | -5° | 29/48 | 96% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 35/44 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/2° | 0° | 44/55 | 25% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -5° | 18/23 | 35% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 17/21 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 14/17 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 18/22 | 0% |
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Cnap Coire Loch Tuath 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 18/22 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 16/20 | 9% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -5° | 13/16 | 20% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 3°/-1° | -5° | 28/35 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-1° | -5° | 26/32 | 35% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-1° | -5° | 36/45 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cnap Coire Loch Tuath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 884m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cnap Coire Loch Tuath 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 07:23, 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 Cnap Coire Loch Tuath
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath is 884 m (2,900 ft) high with 69 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 463rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Cona' Mheall (1.3 km), Toman Coinich (1.9 km) and Ceann Garbh (1.6 km).
How high is Cnap Coire Loch Tuath?
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath is 884 metres high with 69 metres of prominence.
Where is Cnap Coire Loch Tuath?
Cnap Coire Loch Tuath is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cnap Coire Loch Tuath?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Cnap Coire Loch Tuath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cnap Coire Loch Tuath 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 Cnap Coire Loch Tuath tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Cnap Coire Loch Tuath this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cnap Coire Loch Tuath?
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.
