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Cruachan Dearg routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge HikeHiking · 8km · from Loch AweModerate
The North Ridge Hike is a moderate route that takes you through scenic landscapes and offers panoramic views from the summit.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch EtiveGrade 2
The East Ridge of Cruachan Dearg offers a thrilling Grade 2 scramble with stunning views over Loch Etive, it is a challenging route requiring good scrambling skills.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverchaolainGrade 3
The West Face Climb is a technical Grade 3 route that involves several pitches of climbing, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear.
South Couloir RouteScrambling · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from ArdchattanGrade 1
The South Couloir Route is a Grade 1 scramble that follows a natural gully, it is less technical but requires careful navigation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cruachan Dearg today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cruachan Dearg 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 Cruachan Dearg 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 07:23, sunset 16:51
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:54. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:56.
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About Cruachan Dearg
Cruachan Dearg is 704 m (2,310 ft) high with 130 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 71st highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Maol Buidhe (0.8 km), Corra-bheinn (1.1 km) and Cruachan Beag (1.2 km).
How high is Cruachan Dearg?
Cruachan Dearg is 704 metres high with 130 metres of prominence.
Where is Cruachan Dearg?
Cruachan Dearg is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cruachan Dearg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cruachan Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Hike (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cruachan Dearg 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 Cruachan Dearg?
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.
