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Creag an Leth-choin North Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Allt-na-reighModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Glen Coe area, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, it is a moderate hike suitable for experienced hikers.
South ApproachHiking · 9km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Allt-na-reighModerate
This route approaches from the south, offering a longer but less steep ascent, providing a different perspective of the mountain.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Allt-na-reighGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, ideal for those looking to experience scrambling without technical climbing.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Allt-na-reighGrade 3 Climb
The East Face provides a challenging climb with several technical sections, requiring climbing gear and experience in mountaineering.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag an Leth-choin North Top today?
Creag an Leth-choin North Top today (updated 06:26, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Creag an Leth-choin North Top weather today
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Creag an Leth-choin North Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 52 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag an Leth-choin North Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag an Leth-choin North Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 5°/1° | -7° | 43/55 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -4° | 28/52 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -5° | 38/57 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/1° | 0° | 16/20 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 10/12 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 8/10 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 13/17 | 0% |
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Creag an Leth-choin North Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 14/17 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 6/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 7/10 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 15/18 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 15/19 | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag an Leth-choin North Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1026m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag an Leth-choin North Top 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:47.
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About Creag an Leth-choin North Top
Creag an Leth-choin North Top is 1,026 m (3,366 ft) high with 8 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 70th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Creag an Leth-choin (0.6 km), Creag a' Chalamain (1.5 km) and Fiacaill na Leth-choin (1.7 km).
How high is Creag an Leth-choin North Top?
Creag an Leth-choin North Top is 1,026 metres high with 8 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag an Leth-choin North Top?
Creag an Leth-choin North Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag an Leth-choin North Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag an Leth-choin North Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag an Leth-choin North Top 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 is the weather on Creag an Leth-choin North Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 52 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creag an Leth-choin North Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag an Leth-choin North Top?
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.
