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Creag Easgaidh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverlaelModerate
The standard route to Creag Easgaidh starts from Inverlael, it follows a well-trodden path through the forest and then ascends the open hillside to the summit.
Alternative RouteHiking · 10km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from InverlaelModerate
This alternative route offers a slightly longer approach, starting from Inverlael and taking a different path through the forest before joining the main route to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a more challenging ascent, involving some scrambling sections that require care and a head for heights.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Easgaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 842m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Easgaidh 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 16:40
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:46.
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About Creag Easgaidh
Creag Easgaidh is 842 m (2,761 ft) high with 43 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 223rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn a' Chlarsaich East Top (1.2 km), Creag Easgaidh East Top (0.7 km) and Carn a' Chlarsaich (1.2 km).
How high is Creag Easgaidh?
Creag Easgaidh is 842 metres high with 43 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Easgaidh?
Creag Easgaidh is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Easgaidh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag Easgaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Easgaidh 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.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
