Routes up
Creag an Dail Mhor routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InvereyGrade 1
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
East Face DirectClimbing · 3km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from InvereyGrade 3
A challenging climb up the east face, requiring technical skills and offering a rewarding ascent for experienced climbers.
North Ridge AscentScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InvereyGrade 2
The north ridge provides a more demanding scramble, with some exposure and a need for careful navigation.
West Approach HikeHiking · 8km · 300 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from InvereyHiking
A scenic hiking route approaching from the west, suitable for those looking for a less technical ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag an Dail Mhor today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag an Dail Mhor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 972m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag an Dail Mhor 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 6 cm deep.
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 16:46.
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About Creag an Dail Mhor
Creag an Dail Mhor is 972 m (3,189 ft) high with 64 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 100th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn na Craoibhe Seileich (1.7 km), Carn Eas (1.4 km) and Stob Dubh an Eas Bhig (2.0 km).
How high is Creag an Dail Mhor?
Creag an Dail Mhor is 972 metres high with 64 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag an Dail Mhor?
Creag an Dail Mhor is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag an Dail Mhor?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag an Dail Mhor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Creag an Dail Mhor 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 Mhor?
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.
