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Creag Chathalain routes: 4 ways to the top
South Face AscentHiking · 10km · from InverlochlarigModerate
This route ascends the south face of Creag Chathalain, providing stunning views over the surrounding glens.
West ApproachHiking · 9km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from BalquhidderModerate
The West Approach is a popular hiking route that offers a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from Loch VoilGrade 1
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, it is suitable for those with a head for heights.
North Ridge TraverseScrambling · 12km · from StrathyreGrade 2
The North Ridge Traverse is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and a good level of fitness.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Chathalain today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Chathalain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 557m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Chathalain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:48.
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About Creag Chathalain
Creag Chathalain is 557 m (1,827 ft) high with 88 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lochy to Loch Laggan, Scotland. OS grid reference NN489946. It is the 6th highest of the 6 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lochy to Loch Laggan. The nearest summits are Creag Liath (1.0 km), Stob Coire Dubh North Top (2.2 km) and Meall a' Chaorainn Mor (2.4 km).
How high is Creag Chathalain?
Creag Chathalain is 557 metres high with 88 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Chathalain?
Creag Chathalain is listed in Loch Lochy to Loch Laggan, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Chathalain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag Chathalain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Face Ascent (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Chathalain 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 Chathalain?
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.
