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Craig Lochie routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Bridge of CallyModerate
The standard hiking route to Craig Lochie starts from Bridge of Cally, it follows a well-defined path through scenic moorland and offers panoramic views from the summit, suitable for most hikers.
Alternative Southern ApproachHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from KirkmichaelModerate
This alternative route begins in Kirkmichael and takes a southern approach to the summit, it is slightly longer but offers a quieter path with beautiful landscapes.
Northern ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 480 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Spittal of GlensheeGrade 1 Scramble
The Northern Scramble route provides a more adventurous ascent, starting from Spittal of Glenshee, it involves some easy scrambling sections suitable for beginners.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Craig Lochie each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 520m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Craig Lochie 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 07:15, sunset 16:41
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:46.
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About Craig Lochie
Craig Lochie is 520 m (1,706 ft) high with 126 m of prominence. It is in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland. OS grid reference NN944477. It is the 43rd highest of the 54 summits Peakify lists in Loch Tay to Perth. The nearest summits are Meall Reamhar South Top (1.9 km), Elrick More (2.4 km) and Creag a' Mhadaidh (3.9 km).
How high is Craig Lochie?
Craig Lochie is 520 metres high with 126 metres of prominence.
Where is Craig Lochie?
Craig Lochie is listed in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland.
Are there routes for Craig Lochie?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Craig Lochie, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Craig Lochie 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 Craig Lochie?
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.
