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Creag a' Chaillich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
This route starts from Bridge of Orchy and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding area, suitable for most hikers with a reasonable level of fitness
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, ideal for those looking to experience scrambling without technical climbing
North Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 3 Climb
The North Face provides a challenging climb with steep sections and requires technical skills and equipment, suitable for experienced climbers
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag a' Chaillich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 711m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag a' Chaillich 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 07:17, sunset 16:40
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:45.
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About Creag a' Chaillich
Creag a' Chaillich is 711 m (2,333 ft) high with 43 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 388th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Craiggowrie (0.9 km), Creagan Gorm (1.2 km) and Meall a' Bhuachaille (2.6 km).
How high is Creag a' Chaillich?
Creag a' Chaillich is 711 metres high with 43 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag a' Chaillich?
Creag a' Chaillich is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag a' Chaillich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag a' Chaillich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Chaillich 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' Chaillich?
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.
