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Creag a' Mhaim routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from AchriabhachModerate
This route ascends Creag a Mhaim via the north ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced hikers.
West Approach HikeHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from AchriabhachModerate
This longer hike approaches Creag a Mhaim from the west, offering a less steep ascent, ideal for those looking for a more gradual climb.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 720 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from AchriabhachGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the south ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, recommended for those with scrambling experience.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from AchriabhachGrade 3 Climb
The east face offers a technical climbing route, requiring climbing gear and expertise, not recommended for beginners.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Mhaim today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag a' Mhaim each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 946m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag a' Mhaim 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. Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Creag a' Mhaim
Creag a' Mhaim is 946 m (3,104 ft) high with 80 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 269th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Creag Liathtais (1.5 km), Maol Disnich (2.1 km) and Druim Shionnach (1.5 km).
How high is Creag a' Mhaim?
Creag a' Mhaim is 946 metres high with 80 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag a' Mhaim?
Creag a' Mhaim is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag a' Mhaim?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag a' Mhaim, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag a' Mhaim 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' Mhaim?
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.
