Routes up
Croidh-la routes: 5 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, it is ideal for those looking to experience a classic Scottish ridge scramble.
South Face AscentScrambling · 7km · from InverieGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face Ascent is a more challenging route that requires good scrambling skills, it provides a direct line to the summit with some exposure.
East Ridge TraverseScrambling · 6km · from InverieGrade 3 Scramble
The East Ridge Traverse is a technical scramble that involves several tricky sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
West Approach HikeHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InverieHiking
The West Approach Hike is a longer but less technical route, it offers a scenic walk through varied terrain with gradual elevation gain.
Northwest Couloir ClimbClimbing · 8km · from InverieClimbing
The Northwest Couloir Climb is a mountaineering route that requires climbing equipment and experience, it is a challenging ascent with steep sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Croidh-la today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Croidh-la each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 643m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Croidh-la 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 07:17, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:47.
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About Croidh-la
Croidh-la is 643 m (2,110 ft) high with 87 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 464th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Clach-mheall (1.8 km), Creag Mhic an t-Saoir (1.4 km) and Meallach Bheag (2.9 km).
How high is Croidh-la?
Croidh-la is 643 metres high with 87 metres of prominence.
Where is Croidh-la?
Croidh-la is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Croidh-la?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Croidh-la, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Croidh-la 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 Croidh-la?
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.
