Routes up
Cnap Cruinn routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InverchoranModerate
This route starts from Inverchoran and follows a well-defined path through scenic landscapes, offering views of the surrounding hills.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 480 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from StrathcononModerate
This route approaches Cnap Cruinn from the southwest, offering a quieter path with a gradual ascent.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InverchoranGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes you up the north ridge of Cnap Cruinn, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cnap Cruinn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cnap Cruinn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 742m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cnap Cruinn 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 07:20, sunset 16:45
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:51.
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About Cnap Cruinn
Cnap Cruinn is 742 m (2,434 ft) high with 245 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 905th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Cnap Cruinn South Top (0.5 km), Beinn Chlianaig East Top (0.8 km) and Beinn Chlianaig (1.2 km).
How high is Cnap Cruinn?
Cnap Cruinn is 742 metres high with 245 metres of prominence.
Where is Cnap Cruinn?
Cnap Cruinn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cnap Cruinn?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cnap Cruinn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cnap Cruinn 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 Cnap Cruinn?
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.
