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Cnapan a' Mheirlich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from InvereyModerate
This route starts from Inverey and follows a well-trodden path through scenic glens and moorlands, offering expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with several technical pitches, recommended for experienced climbers only.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cnapan a' Mheirlich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 686m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cnapan a' Mheirlich each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:39
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:45.
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About Cnapan a' Mheirlich
Cnapan a' Mheirlich is 686 m (2,251 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 426th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Cnap an Dobhrain (0.7 km), Creag Mhor Far North Top (1.8 km) and Meall Tional (3.1 km).
How high is Cnapan a' Mheirlich?
Cnapan a' Mheirlich is 686 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Cnapan a' Mheirlich?
Cnapan a' Mheirlich is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cnapan a' Mheirlich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cnapan a' Mheirlich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cnapan a' Mheirlich 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 Cnapan a' Mheirlich?
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.
