Routes up
Craig Damff routes: 8 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from InvereyModerate
This route ascends Craig Damff via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge AscentHiking · 7km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from InvereyHard
This route takes you up the north ridge, providing a more direct but steeper ascent to the summit.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from InvereyGrade 2
A challenging scramble up the east face of Craig Damff, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
West Gully ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from InvereyGrade 3
A technical climb up the west gully, recommended for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The East Face Climb is a challenging route that requires technical climbing skills and equipment, it is recommended for experienced climbers.
South ApproachHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from InvereyHiking
The South Approach is a gentle hiking route that takes you through scenic valleys and offers a gradual ascent to the summit.
West Ridge TraverseScrambling · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InvereyGrade 2 Scramble
The West Ridge Traverse provides a mix of hiking and scrambling, it is ideal for those looking to experience a variety of terrains.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Craig Damff today?
Craig Damff today (updated 23:19, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Craig Damff weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Craig Damff weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 34 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Craig Damff weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Craig Damff summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -4° | 22/39 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 28/34 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 41/51 | 7% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 15/19 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-3° | -7° | 11/14 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 0% |
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Craig Damff 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 4Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 4/5 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 7/10 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 18/23 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 18/23 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Craig Damff each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 846m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Craig Damff 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 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
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About Craig Damff
Craig Damff is 846 m (2,774 ft) high with 34 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. OS grid reference NO247777. It is the 219th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are West Corrie Top (1.0 km), Craigs of Loch Esk (1.4 km) and Craig Mellon (1.5 km).
How high is Craig Damff?
Craig Damff is 846 metres high with 34 metres of prominence.
Where is Craig Damff?
Craig Damff is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Craig Damff?
Peakify lists 8 routes for Craig Damff, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Craig Damff 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 Craig Damff tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 34 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Craig Damff this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Craig Damff?
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.
