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Creagan a' Choire Etchachan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreModerate
This route starts from the Cairngorm Ski Centre and follows a path through the Northern Corries, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, it is a moderate hike suitable for experienced hikers.
Loch Avon ApproachHiking · 15km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 35m · from Loch MorlichChallenging
This challenging route begins at Loch Morlich and ascends through the scenic Glen Avon, providing a more remote and rugged experience.
Etchachan ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Linn of DeeGrade 2 Scramble
This Grade 2 scramble involves navigating rocky terrain and requires a good head for heights, starting from Linn of Dee.
Coire Etchachan ClimbClimbing · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Derry LodgeGrade 3 Climb
This is a technical climbing route that requires climbing equipment and experience, starting from Derry Lodge and ascending via Coire Etchachan.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creagan a' Choire Etchachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1107m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creagan a' Choire Etchachan 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. Lying snow up to 17 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Creagan a' Choire Etchachan
Creagan a' Choire Etchachan is 1,107 m (3,633 ft) high with 54 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 44th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Derry Cairngorm (1.7 km), Stacan Dubha (1.9 km) and Beinn Mheadhoin SW Top (1.7 km).
How high is Creagan a' Choire Etchachan?
Creagan a' Choire Etchachan is 1,107 metres high with 54 metres of prominence.
Where is Creagan a' Choire Etchachan?
Creagan a' Choire Etchachan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creagan a' Choire Etchachan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creagan a' Choire Etchachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creagan a' Choire Etchachan 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 Creagan a' Choire Etchachan?
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.
