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Conachcraig routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route starts from the Spittal of Glenmuick car park and follows a well-defined path to the summit, offering stunning views of Lochnagar and the surrounding Cairngorms.
Northwest RidgeScrambling · 7km · 380 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
The Northwest Ridge offers a more adventurous approach with some Grade 1 scrambling, providing a more direct ascent to the summit.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 420 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
This route takes a longer path around the southern slopes before ascending to the summit, allowing for a more gradual climb.
Eastern TraverseHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Spittal of GlenmuickModerate
The Eastern Traverse circles around the eastern side of the mountain, offering a less frequented path with opportunities to spot wildlife.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Conachcraig today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Conachcraig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 863m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Conachcraig 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 07:14, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
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About Conachcraig
Conachcraig is 863 m (2,830 ft) high with 185 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 191st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Caisteal na Caillich (1.0 km), Caisteal na Caillich South Top (0.8 km) and An t-Sron (2.1 km).
How high is Conachcraig?
Conachcraig is 863 metres high with 185 metres of prominence.
Where is Conachcraig?
Conachcraig is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Conachcraig?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Conachcraig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Conachcraig 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 Conachcraig?
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.
