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Cruach Ardrain SW Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route from InverlochlarigHiking · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from InverlochlarigModerate
This route starts from Inverlochlarig and ascends via the southern ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Via Stob GarbhHiking · 14km · from InverlochlarigModerate
The route takes you over Stob Garbh before reaching the summit of Cruach Ardrain SW Top, providing a more challenging ascent.
North Ridge ApproachHiking · 15km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from InverlochlarigModerate
The North Ridge Approach offers a less traveled path with rewarding views and a sense of remoteness.
From Benmore FarmScrambling · 16km · from Benmore FarmHard
This scrambling route involves a steep ascent from Benmore Farm, with some sections requiring careful navigation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cruach Ardrain SW Top today?
Cruach Ardrain SW Top today (updated 02:45, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 14 mph.
Cruach Ardrain SW Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cruach Ardrain SW Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cruach Ardrain SW Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cruach Ardrain SW Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 38/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 32/40 | 69% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 36/45 | 63% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain | Good | 5°/2° | 0° | 16/21 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 13/16 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 13/17 | 2% |
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Cruach Ardrain SW Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -2° | 13/16 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-4° | -5° | 7/10 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -8° | 12/15 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 15/19 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -5° | 14/17 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | -1°/-3° | -6° | 18/23 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cruach Ardrain SW Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1045m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cruach Ardrain SW Top 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 07:18, sunset 16:46
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:53.
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About Cruach Ardrain SW Top
Cruach Ardrain SW Top is 1,045 m (3,428 ft) high with 14 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. It is the 7th highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Cruach Ardrain (0.2 km), Stob Garbh SE Top (0.8 km) and Stob Garbh (1.1 km).
How high is Cruach Ardrain SW Top?
Cruach Ardrain SW Top is 1,045 metres high with 14 metres of prominence.
Where is Cruach Ardrain SW Top?
Cruach Ardrain SW Top is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cruach Ardrain SW Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cruach Ardrain SW Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Inverlochlarig (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cruach Ardrain SW Top 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 Cruach Ardrain SW Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Cruach Ardrain SW Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cruach Ardrain SW Top?
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.
