Routes up
Creag an Dubh-chadha routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InveruglasModerate
The standard route up Creag an Dubh-chadha starts from Inveruglas and follows a well-trodden path, it offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from ArdluiHard
This challenging route approaches from the southwest and involves a steep ascent, it is less frequented and offers a sense of solitude.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InveruglasGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the north ridge, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience and offers a more adventurous ascent.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag an Dubh-chadha each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 841m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag an Dubh-chadha 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 16:42
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Creag an Dubh-chadha
Creag an Dubh-chadha is 841 m (2,758 ft) high with 69 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 225th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha (0.9 km), Stac Dearg (1.1 km) and Meall Odhar Mor (1.5 km).
How high is Creag an Dubh-chadha?
Creag an Dubh-chadha is 841 metres high with 69 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag an Dubh-chadha?
Creag an Dubh-chadha is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag an Dubh-chadha?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag an Dubh-chadha, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag an Dubh-chadha 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 Dubh-chadha?
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.
