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Creag Eallaich routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InvereyModerate
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Inverey, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from InvereyGrade 2
The East Face Scramble provides a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from InvereyGrade 3
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route requiring climbing skills, offering a thrilling experience with panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Eallaich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Eallaich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 509m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Eallaich 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 07:16, sunset 16:41
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:46.
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About Creag Eallaich
Creag Eallaich is 509 m (1,670 ft) high with 87 m of prominence. It is in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland. OS grid reference NN914647. It is the 20th highest of the 27 summits Peakify lists in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie. The nearest summits are Meall an Daimh (2.5 km), Meall Uaine (3.7 km) and Meall na h-Aodainn Moire (3.7 km).
How high is Creag Eallaich?
Creag Eallaich is 509 metres high with 87 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Eallaich?
Creag Eallaich is listed in Pitlochry to Braemar & Blairgowrie, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Eallaich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag Eallaich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Eallaich 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 Eallaich?
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.
