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Creag Rainich routes: 2 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Loch a' BhraoinModerate
The standard route to Creag Rainich starts from Loch a' Bhraoin, it involves a straightforward hike with some boggy sections, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch a' BhraoinGrade 1
The East Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent, with some easy scrambling sections, suitable for those with a bit of experience in scrambling.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Rainich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Rainich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 808m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Rainich each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:24, sunset 16:44
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:50.
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About Creag Rainich
Creag Rainich is 808 m (2,651 ft) high with 452 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 688th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Dubh (0.7 km), Creag Rainich West Top (0.9 km) and Beinn Bheag (3.9 km).
How high is Creag Rainich?
Creag Rainich is 808 metres high with 452 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Rainich?
Creag Rainich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Rainich?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Creag Rainich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Rainich 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 Rainich?
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.
