Routes up
Cruys routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Knoydart, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience a Grade 1 scramble.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InverieGrade 3 Climb
The East Face Climb is a challenging route suitable for experienced climbers, it involves technical climbing with exposure.
North Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · from InverieHiking
The North Ridge Hike is a scenic route that takes you through varied terrain, it is suitable for experienced hikers.
West ApproachHiking · 12km · from InverieHiking
The West Approach is a longer route that offers a gradual ascent, it is ideal for those who prefer a less steep climb.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cruys today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cruys each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 740m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cruys 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 07:13, sunset 16:38
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:10 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:43.
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About Cruys
Cruys is 740 m (2,428 ft) high with 97 m of prominence. It is in Angus, Scotland. It is the 5th highest of the 30 summits Peakify lists in Angus. The nearest summits are Burnt Hill (2.4 km), Cairn of Meadows (1.6 km) and Cairn Caidloch (2.9 km).
How high is Cruys?
Cruys is 740 metres high with 97 metres of prominence.
Where is Cruys?
Cruys is listed in Angus, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cruys?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cruys, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Cruys 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 Cruys?
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.
