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Creag a' Choire Dhirich routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Loch LochyModerate
The standard route begins at Loch Lochy and ascends through a mix of forest and open hillside, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from InvergarryModerate
Starting from Invergarry, this route takes a longer approach from the southwest, offering a gradual ascent.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Loch LochyGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Loch LochyGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a technical climb with several pitches, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag a' Choire Dhirich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 876m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag a' Choire Dhirich 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 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:46.
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About Creag a' Choire Dhirich
Creag a' Choire Dhirich is 876 m (2,874 ft) high with 23 m of prominence. It is in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland. OS grid reference NO122777. It is the 3rd highest of the 27 summits Peakify lists in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie. The nearest summits are Carn nan Sac (0.8 km), The Cairnwell North Top (0.8 km) and The Cairnwell (1.3 km).
How high is Creag a' Choire Dhirich?
Creag a' Choire Dhirich is 876 metres high with 23 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag a' Choire Dhirich?
Creag a' Choire Dhirich is listed in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag a' Choire Dhirich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag a' Choire Dhirich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Choire Dhirich 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' Choire Dhirich?
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.
