Routes up
Creagan Ruadh routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from StrathcarronModerate
This route takes you through scenic landscapes with a gradual ascent, offering views of the surrounding peaks.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from AttadaleModerate
This longer route approaches from the east, providing a less steep ascent and beautiful views of the lochs.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from StrathcarronGrade 3 Climb
The South Face provides a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creagan Ruadh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creagan Ruadh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 704m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creagan Ruadh 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 07:19, sunset 16:44
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:50.
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About Creagan Ruadh
Creagan Ruadh is 704 m (2,309 ft) high with 113 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1063rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Glas-uaine Mor (0.5 km), Creagan an Amair (1.8 km) and Mullach Coire nan Nead (3.1 km).
How high is Creagan Ruadh?
Creagan Ruadh is 704 metres high with 113 metres of prominence.
Where is Creagan Ruadh?
Creagan Ruadh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creagan Ruadh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creagan Ruadh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creagan Ruadh 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 Ruadh?
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.
