Routes up
Creag Liath routes: 8 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Loch LagganModerate
This route takes you through scenic landscapes with moderate elevation gain, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
South Approach HikeHiking · 9km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Loch LagganModerate
This hiking route approaches from the south, providing a less steep ascent with beautiful views of the valley.
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from NewtonmoreModerate
The standard route to Creag Liath starts from Newtonmore, it involves a steady ascent through heather and grass with some rocky sections near the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from KingussieModerate
This route approaches Creag Liath from the southwest, starting from Kingussie, it involves a longer walk-in but offers a gentler gradient and stunning views of the Monadhliath Mountains.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Ardverikie EstateModerate
The South Approach is a longer but less steep route, it provides a scenic walk through the Ardverikie Estate, suitable for those looking for a more leisurely ascent.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Loch LagganGrade 1
This Grade 1 scramble follows the north ridge, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Loch LagganGrade 3
The East Face offers a challenging Grade 3 climb, suitable for experienced climbers looking for technical routes.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from NewtonmoreGrade 1
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling required, it is suitable for those with a head for heights and provides a more direct route to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Liath today?
Creag Liath today (updated 09:13, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 14 mph.
Creag Liath weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag Liath weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag Liath weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 23 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag Liath summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -5° | 33/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 33/41 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -2° | 42/52 | 5% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 19/23 | 21% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 18/23 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -6° | 19/24 | 6% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 0% |
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Creag Liath 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 4Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 12/17 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 13/17 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 16/22 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 24/34 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 36/47 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Liath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 861m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Liath 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 07:14, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
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About Creag Liath
Creag Liath is 861 m (2,825 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 198th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall Coire na Saobhaidhe (0.9 km), Lochnagar - Cac Carn Beag (2.0 km) and Cac Carn Mor (2.5 km).
How high is Creag Liath?
Creag Liath is 861 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Liath?
Creag Liath is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Liath?
Peakify lists 8 routes for Creag Liath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Liath 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 Liath tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creag Liath this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 23 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag Liath?
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.
