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Creag Bhalg NW Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InvereyModerate
The standard route to Creag Bhalg NW Top starts from Inverey, it follows a well-defined path through heather moorland and offers expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for most hikers.
Alternative Route via Glen EyHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Glen EyModerate
This alternative route begins at Glen Ey and takes a slightly longer path to the summit, it provides a more secluded experience with opportunities to spot wildlife.
Direct Ascent from Linn of DeeHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Linn of DeeModerate
The direct ascent from Linn of Dee is a shorter but steeper route, it requires good navigation skills as the path is less defined.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Bhalg NW Top today?
Creag Bhalg NW Top today (updated 00:31, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Creag Bhalg NW Top weather today
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag Bhalg NW Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag Bhalg NW Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 12 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag Bhalg NW Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 24/30 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 9°/5° | 4° | 19/24 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 3° | 26/33 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 9°/4° | 3° | 9/11 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 7/12 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/0° | -4° | 6/8 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 9°/0° | -3° | 7/10 | 2% |
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Creag Bhalg NW 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 | 6°/0° | -3° | 8/10 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 3/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 4/9 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 11/14 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -4° | 11/17 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -4° | 11/16 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 9/12 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Bhalg NW Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 597m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Bhalg NW 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 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:45.
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About Creag Bhalg NW Top
Creag Bhalg NW Top is 597 m (1,957 ft) high with 17 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. OS grid reference NO071928. It is the 508th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall an Lundain (2.2 km), Creag Bhalg (2.6 km) and Carn Elrig Mor (2.9 km).
How high is Creag Bhalg NW Top?
Creag Bhalg NW Top is 597 metres high with 17 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Bhalg NW Top?
Creag Bhalg NW Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Bhalg NW Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag Bhalg NW Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Bhalg NW 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 Bhalg NW Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Creag Bhalg NW Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 12 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag Bhalg NW 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.
