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Cnap na Stri routes: 4 ways to the top
Loch Coruisk CircuitHiking · 12km · 500 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from ElgolModerate
This route takes you around the stunning Loch Coruisk, offering breathtaking views of the Cuillin Ridge and the surrounding landscapes.
Direct Ascent from CamasunaryHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Camasunary BothyModerate
This route starts from Camasunary Bothy and ascends directly to the summit, providing a more direct approach with steep sections.
Elgol to Cnap na Stri via Loch CoruiskHiking · 14km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from ElgolChallenging
Starting from Elgol, this route follows the coastal path to Loch Coruisk and then ascends to the summit, offering a mix of coastal and mountain scenery.
Coastal Path from SligachanHiking · 20km · 700 m ascent · ~5h 10m · from Sligachan HotelChallenging
This longer route follows the coastal path from Sligachan to the summit, providing a full day of hiking with varied terrain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cnap na Stri today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cnap na Stri each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 724m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cnap na Stri each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 7.6 cm in all, most on Sunday (7.6 cm). Lying snow up to 7 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:45
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:50.
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About Cnap na Stri
Cnap na Stri is 724 m (2,375 ft) high with 51 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 972nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn nan Coireachan Cruaidh (1.8 km), Creag nan Calman (1.3 km) and Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe (2.8 km).
How high is Cnap na Stri?
Cnap na Stri is 724 metres high with 51 metres of prominence.
Where is Cnap na Stri?
Cnap na Stri is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cnap na Stri?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cnap na Stri, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Loch Coruisk Circuit (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cnap na Stri 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 na Stri?
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.
