Routes up
Craig Megen routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · from InverieModerate
The East Ridge Hike is a longer route that provides a scenic ascent with less technical difficulty, ideal for hikers looking for a full-day adventure.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from InverieGrade 2 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a challenging scramble with stunning views over Knoydart, it requires good navigation skills and experience in scrambling.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InverieGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a technical route that involves several pitches of climbing, suitable for experienced climbers only.
West ApproachScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The West Approach is a straightforward scramble with some exposure, it is a popular choice for those new to scrambling.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Craig Megen today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Craig Megen each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 534m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Craig Megen 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 07:14, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:43.
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About Craig Megen
Craig Megen is 534 m (1,752 ft) high with 87 m of prominence. It is in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland. OS grid reference NO316897. It is the 15th highest of the 48 summits Peakify lists in Braemar to Montrose. The nearest summits are The Coyles of Muick (1.8 km), Craig of Inchnabobart (2.1 km) and Carn an Daimh (3.3 km).
How high is Craig Megen?
Craig Megen is 534 metres high with 87 metres of prominence.
Where is Craig Megen?
Craig Megen is listed in Braemar to Montrose, Scotland.
Are there routes for Craig Megen?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Craig Megen, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is East Ridge Hike (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Craig Megen 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 Megen?
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.
