Creag an Loch weather forecast

836 m · 2,741 ft · Prominence 37 m · 10 routes

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Creag an Loch routes: 10 ways to the top

  • Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Glen FeshieModerate

    This longer approach from the northwest offers a gradual ascent with beautiful views of the glen and surrounding peaks.

  • South Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Loch an EileinGrade 1

    This route follows the south ridge of Creag an Loch, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, suitable for those with some scrambling experience

  • East Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Loch an EileinGrade 3

    The East Face Climb is a challenging route that requires technical climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only, providing a thrilling ascent with dramatic scenery

  • Lochside PathHiking · 8km · 300 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Loch an EileinHiking

    This hiking route circles around the loch before ascending gently to the summit, offering a more relaxed approach with beautiful views of the loch and surrounding hills

  • North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch LagganGrade 1 Scramble

    The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Loch Laggan, suitable for those with some scrambling experience

  • South Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch LagganGrade 2 Scramble

    The South Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble with steep sections and requires careful navigation, recommended for experienced scramblers

  • East Ridge HikeHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Loch LagganHiking

    The East Ridge Hike is a scenic route that takes you through varied terrain with moderate elevation gain, ideal for hikers looking for a less technical ascent

  • West Face ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Loch LagganClimbing

    The West Face Climb is a technical climbing route with several pitches, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear

  • East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 15m · from Loch an EileinGrade 2

    The East Face Scramble is a challenging route that requires good scrambling skills, with exposure and some technical sections.

  • West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 480 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Glen FeshieGrade 3

    The West Ridge Climb is a technical route suitable for experienced climbers, involving rock climbing techniques and rope work.

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Cloud inversion · 7 days

The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag an Loch each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 836m summit.

Dark sky · 7 days

How dark the sky gets over Creag an Loch 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 07:14, sunset 16:39

9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.

About Creag an Loch

Creag an Loch is 836 m (2,741 ft) high with 37 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 228th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall an t-Slugain (1.7 km), Carn an t-Sagairt Mor (1.7 km) and Carn Phadruig (2.0 km).

How high is Creag an Loch?

Creag an Loch is 836 metres high with 37 metres of prominence.

Where is Creag an Loch?

Creag an Loch is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.

Are there routes for Creag an Loch?

Peakify lists 10 routes for Creag an Loch, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Northwest Approach (6km, Moderate).

Is it safe to climb Creag an Loch 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.

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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.

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