Routes up
Creagan nan Gabhar routes: 6 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from InvereyModerate
This route takes you through scenic moorlands and offers a gradual ascent to the summit, suitable for experienced hikers.
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InvereyModerate
This route starts from Inverey and follows a clear path through Glen Ey, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
Starting from the Glenshee Ski Centre, this route takes you through scenic moorlands and offers a less frequented path to the summit.
North RidgeScrambling · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling required, providing a thrilling experience for those with scrambling skills.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 7km · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
A technical climb on the East Face, recommended for experienced climbers with appropriate gear, offering a direct and challenging ascent.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from InvereyGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creagan nan Gabhar today?
Creagan nan Gabhar today (updated 23:23, 27 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 6 mph.
Creagan nan Gabhar weather today
Slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creagan nan Gabhar weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Creagan nan Gabhar weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Creagan nan Gabhar summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 32/40 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/4° | 2° | 27/33 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Good | 9°/6° | 1° | 24/29 | 12% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 2° | 10/12 | 35% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 9/12 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 5/6 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 9/12 | 0% |
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Creagan nan Gabhar 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° | -2° | 10/12 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 5/6 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 6/9 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 13/18 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creagan nan Gabhar each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 723m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creagan nan Gabhar 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:46.
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About Creagan nan Gabhar
Creagan nan Gabhar is 723 m (2,372 ft) high with 45 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 372nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Sgor Mor (1.2 km), Carn Fiaclach Beag (2.3 km) and Carn a' Mhaim (2.9 km).
How high is Creagan nan Gabhar?
Creagan nan Gabhar is 723 metres high with 45 metres of prominence.
Where is Creagan nan Gabhar?
Creagan nan Gabhar is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creagan nan Gabhar?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Creagan nan Gabhar, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creagan nan Gabhar 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 Creagan nan Gabhar tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Creagan nan Gabhar this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Creagan nan Gabhar?
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.
