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Creag a' Chail routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InvereyModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
East Ridge AscentHiking · 6km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InvereyHard
The east ridge provides a longer ascent with varied terrain, including rocky sections and grassy slopes.
North Face ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 650 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from InvereyGrade 2 Scramble
A challenging scramble up the north face, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
West Flank ClimbClimbing · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
A technical climb up the west flank, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag a' Chail each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 761m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag a' Chail 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 07:20, sunset 16:44
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:50.
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About Creag a' Chail
Creag a' Chail is 761 m (2,498 ft) high with 100 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 840th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Leac (1.9 km), Poll-gormack Hill East Top (2.1 km) and Carn Leac East Top (2.2 km).
How high is Creag a' Chail?
Creag a' Chail is 761 metres high with 100 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag a' Chail?
Creag a' Chail is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag a' Chail?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag a' Chail, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Chail 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 Creag a' Chail?
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.
