Routes up
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from NewtonmoreModerate
The standard route ascends from Newtonmore, following a well-trodden path that offers scenic views of the surrounding area, suitable for most hikers.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from NewtonmoreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the south ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, recommended for experienced scramblers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from NewtonmoreGrade 3 Climb
The east face offers a technical climb with several pitches, requiring climbing gear and experience, not for the faint-hearted.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn today?
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn today (updated 17:09, 27 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn weather today
Moderate rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 39 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: clear sky, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 32/39 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/7° | 2° | 31/39 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/5° | 2° | 38/48 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 8°/-3° | -6° | 6/8 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Clear sky | Good | 8°/-4° | -7° | 6/8 | 31% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 6/8 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 10/15 | 0% |
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Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 7°/1° | -2° | 10/13 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 7/11 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -6° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -2° | 17/21 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -3° | 15/19 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 23/29 | 20% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 635m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn 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 07:18, sunset 16:41
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:46.
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About Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn is 635 m (2,083 ft) high with 51 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1333rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Mor (1.5 km), Carn Coire na h-Eirghe (2.0 km) and Carn Easgainn Mor (2.5 km).
How high is Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn?
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn is 635 metres high with 51 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn?
Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn 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 Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: clear sky, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag Dhubh Tigh an Aitinn?
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.
