Routes up
Creachan Thormaid routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge HikeHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverieModerate
This hiking route takes you along the east ridge, providing a scenic and less technical approach to the summit.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InverieGrade 1
This route follows the north ridge of Creachan Thormaid, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Knoydart.
South Face AscentScrambling · 4km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from InverieGrade 2
The south face ascent is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful route finding and offering a more direct approach to the summit.
West Gully ClimbClimbing · 3km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from InverieGrade 3
The west gully climb is a technical route suitable for experienced climbers, involving steep sections and requiring climbing gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creachan Thormaid today?
Creachan Thormaid today (updated 01:52, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Creachan Thormaid weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creachan Thormaid weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creachan Thormaid weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creachan Thormaid summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 7°/4° | -2° | 39/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 3° | 28/35 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/2° | 0° | 37/46 | 17% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 13/17 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 13/17 | 25% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 11% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/2° | 1° | 13/19 | 0% |
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Creachan Thormaid 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 13/20 | 7% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 6/9 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -5° | 6/11 | 14% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 11/13 | 23% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 22/29 | 31% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 19/23 | 39% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creachan Thormaid each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 606m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creachan Thormaid 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 07:25, sunset 16:40
9h 15m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:26 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:46.
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About Creachan Thormaid
Creachan Thormaid is 606 m (1,987 ft) high with 51 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1440th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Horn (1.3 km), Creagan Meall Horn (1.9 km) and Sabhal Mor (1.5 km).
How high is Creachan Thormaid?
Creachan Thormaid is 606 metres high with 51 metres of prominence.
Where is Creachan Thormaid?
Creachan Thormaid is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creachan Thormaid?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creachan Thormaid, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is East Ridge Hike (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creachan Thormaid 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 Creachan Thormaid tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creachan Thormaid this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creachan Thormaid?
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.
