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Creag a' Chalamain routes: 3 ways to the top
Chalamain Gap RouteHiking · 12km · 450 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreModerate
This route takes you through the Chalamain Gap, a rocky path that requires careful navigation, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms.
Chalamain Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
A Grade 1 scramble that follows the ridge line, providing a challenging ascent with rewarding views, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Lairig Ghru TraverseHiking · 15km · 600 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreDifficult
This challenging hike traverses the Lairig Ghru pass, a classic route through the Cairngorms, requiring good navigation skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Chalamain today?
Creag a' Chalamain today (updated 13:36, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 48 mph, 88% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Creag a' Chalamain weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 48 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag a' Chalamain weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag a' Chalamain weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag a' Chalamain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -5° | 29/48 | 88% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 28/37 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 1° | 31/39 | 10% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 6/8 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 6/8 | 33% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-1° | -5° | 7/9 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 5°/0° | -4° | 11/15 | 0% |
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Creag a' Chalamain 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 12/15 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 9/12 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 11/14 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 21/30 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 19/24 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-1° | -3° | 26/32 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag a' Chalamain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 786m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag a' Chalamain 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 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:46.
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About Creag a' Chalamain
Creag a' Chalamain is 786 m (2,580 ft) high with 88 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 294th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Airgiod-meall (1.5 km), Creag an Leth-choin North Top (1.5 km) and Creag an Leth-choin (2.1 km).
How high is Creag a' Chalamain?
Creag a' Chalamain is 786 metres high with 88 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag a' Chalamain?
Creag a' Chalamain is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag a' Chalamain?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag a' Chalamain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Chalamain Gap Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Chalamain 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' Chalamain tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creag a' Chalamain this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag a' Chalamain?
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.
