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Creag-mheall Mor routes: 4 ways to the top
South Face AscentHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from InverlaelModerate
This route ascends the south face of Creag-mheall Mor, providing a moderate hike with some steep sections, starting from Inverlael and offering panoramic views
Northwest ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Loch GlascarnochModerate
The Northwest Approach is a longer hike starting from Loch Glascarnoch, it offers a gradual ascent with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and lochs
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InverlaelGrade 1
The East Ridge Route is a classic Grade 1 scramble, starting from Inverlael and following the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape
West Ridge ClimbScrambling · 4km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Loch GlascarnochGrade 2
The West Ridge Climb is a more challenging Grade 2 scramble, starting from Loch Glascarnoch and following the rugged ridge to the summit
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag-mheall Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 628m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag-mheall Mor 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 07:25, sunset 16:44
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:50.
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About Creag-mheall Mor
Creag-mheall Mor is 628 m (2,061 ft) high with 108 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1360th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Creag na Sgoinne (0.5 km), Creag-mheall Mor East Top (0.4 km) and Carn Lochan na Bearta (1.1 km).
How high is Creag-mheall Mor?
Creag-mheall Mor is 628 metres high with 108 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag-mheall Mor?
Creag-mheall Mor is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag-mheall Mor?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Creag-mheall Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Face Ascent (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag-mheall Mor 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-mheall Mor?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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