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Creag Lamhaich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InverlaelModerate
This is the standard hiking route up Creag Lamhaich, it offers a moderate challenge with scenic views of the surrounding area.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble, providing an exciting ascent with some exposure and stunning vistas.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverlaelGrade 3 Climb
The South Face is a challenging Grade 3 climb, suitable for experienced climbers seeking a technical ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Lamhaich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Lamhaich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 747m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Lamhaich 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 Lamhaich
Creag Lamhaich is 747 m (2,449 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 337th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Ben Gulabin (1.5 km), Carn Bhinnein (2.7 km) and Creag Dhearg (1.7 km).
How high is Creag Lamhaich?
Creag Lamhaich is 747 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Lamhaich?
Creag Lamhaich is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Lamhaich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag Lamhaich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Lamhaich 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 Lamhaich?
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.
