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Creag an Dail Bheag routes: 3 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Creag an Dail Bheag, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
South ApproachHiking · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InvereyHiking
The south approach is a longer hike that takes you through scenic glens and offers a gradual ascent to the summit.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 650 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InvereyClimbing
The east face provides a challenging climb with several technical sections, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag an Dail Bheag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag an Dail Bheag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 863m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag an Dail Bheag 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 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:45.
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About Creag an Dail Bheag
Creag an Dail Bheag is 863 m (2,831 ft) high with 211 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 191st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Liath (0.9 km), Creag a' Chait (2.7 km) and Stuc Gharbh Mhor (3.3 km).
How high is Creag an Dail Bheag?
Creag an Dail Bheag is 863 metres high with 211 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag an Dail Bheag?
Creag an Dail Bheag is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag an Dail Bheag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag an Dail Bheag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Creag an Dail Bheag 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 an Dail Bheag?
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.
