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Creag Ghiuthsachan routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Glenmore LodgeGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Creag Ghiuthsachan, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the Cairngorms.
South Face DirectScrambling · 4km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Glenmore LodgeGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face Direct route is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and offering a more direct ascent.
East Ridge AscentScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Glenmore LodgeGrade 3 Scramble
The East Ridge Ascent is a technical scramble, recommended for experienced climbers, with exposure and complex route finding.
West Approach HikeHiking · 7km · 350 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Glenmore LodgeHiking
This is a scenic hiking route approaching from the west, offering a less technical ascent with beautiful views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Ghiuthsachan today?
Creag Ghiuthsachan today (updated 00:31, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Creag Ghiuthsachan weather today
Moderate rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag Ghiuthsachan weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag Ghiuthsachan weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 14 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag Ghiuthsachan 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°/5° | -1° | 36/45 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/8° | 3° | 34/42 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 11°/6° | 2° | 36/45 | 9% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/3° | 2° | 12/14 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 7/9 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 7/9 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 7/13 | 0% |
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Creag Ghiuthsachan 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 4Overcast | Good | 6°/3° | 0° | 8/11 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 4/9 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 5/11 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 11/16 | 14% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 10/13 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 10/15 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Ghiuthsachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 604m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Ghiuthsachan 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 07:17, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:46.
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About Creag Ghiuthsachan
Creag Ghiuthsachan is 604 m (1,982 ft) high with 101 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 503rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Creag Leathan (1.2 km), Carn Ban Beag (1.5 km) and Creag Mhigeachaidh (2.7 km).
How high is Creag Ghiuthsachan?
Creag Ghiuthsachan is 604 metres high with 101 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Ghiuthsachan?
Creag Ghiuthsachan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Ghiuthsachan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag Ghiuthsachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Creag Ghiuthsachan 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 Ghiuthsachan tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creag Ghiuthsachan this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 14 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag Ghiuthsachan?
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.
