Routes up
Creag na Caillich routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from KillinModerate
This route starts from the village of Killin and follows a well-trodden path to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.
East Approach HikeHiking · 10km · 620 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Bridge of BalgieModerate
This longer route approaches from the east, providing a scenic hike through varied terrain.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 580 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Glen LochayGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Loch TayGrade 3 Climb
The North Face presents a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag na Caillich today?
Creag na Caillich today (updated 18:00, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 6 mph.
Creag na Caillich weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag na Caillich weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creag na Caillich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 6 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creag na Caillich summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -3° | 32/41 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 32/40 | 33% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 0° | 35/44 | 39% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -4° | 5/6 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 7/9 | 22% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 4°/-6° | -9° | 12/14 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 14/18 | 3% |
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Creag na Caillich 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 11/14 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 13/17 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 14/18 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 3°/0° | -3° | 26/32 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 22/27 | 24% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 22/27 | 18% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag na Caillich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 914m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag na Caillich 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 16:44
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:51.
Nearby summits
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About Creag na Caillich
Creag na Caillich is 914 m (3,000 ft) high with 69 m of prominence. It is in Stirling, Scotland. It is the 3rd highest of the 26 summits Peakify lists in Stirling. The nearest summits are Creag na Caillich West Top (0.5 km), Beinn nan Eachan (1.0 km) and Meall Dhuin Croisg East Top (1.2 km).
How high is Creag na Caillich?
Creag na Caillich is 914 metres high with 69 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag na Caillich?
Creag na Caillich is listed in Stirling, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag na Caillich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag na Caillich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag na Caillich 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 na Caillich tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creag na Caillich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 6 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creag na Caillich?
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.
