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Creag a' Chait routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InveruglasModerate
The standard hiking route to Creag a Chait starts from Inveruglas, it offers a moderate ascent with scenic views of the surrounding area, suitable for most hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InveruglasGrade 1
This Grade 1 scramble follows the north ridge of Creag a Chait, it provides a more challenging ascent with some exposure, recommended for experienced scramblers.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from ArdluiGrade 3
The South Face Climb is a Grade 3 route that requires technical climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Chait today?
Creag a' Chait today (updated 00:05, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 34 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Creag a' Chait weather today
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 34 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag a' Chait weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag a' Chait weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag a' Chait summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 27/34 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 3° | 25/31 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Marginal | 10°/5° | 2° | 35/43 | 7% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 9°/3° | 2° | 9/11 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 9/12 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-1° | -5° | 9/11 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/0° | -4° | 8/10 | 0% |
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Creag a' Chait 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 4Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 9/11 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 3/7 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 5/9 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 14/18 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 14/18 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -5° | 10/13 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag a' Chait each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 648m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag a' Chait 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 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:44.
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About Creag a' Chait
Creag a' Chait is 648 m (2,126 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 458th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Liath (1.9 km), Meall Gorm (1.8 km) and Creag an Dail Bheag (2.7 km).
How high is Creag a' Chait?
Creag a' Chait is 648 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag a' Chait?
Creag a' Chait is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag a' Chait?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag a' Chait, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Chait 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 Creag a' Chait tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creag a' Chait this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag a' Chait?
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.
