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Cuirn Liatha routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 7km · from InverlaelGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a challenging scramble with stunning views, it requires good navigation skills and experience in scrambling.
South Face AscentClimbing · 6km · from InverlaelGrade 3 Climb
This is a technical climbing route on the south face, it is recommended for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · from InverlaelHiking
The West Approach is a long but rewarding hike, it offers panoramic views and a gradual ascent.
North Ridge TraverseScrambling · 8km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Traverse is a popular scrambling route, it provides a mix of hiking and easy scrambling.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cuirn Liatha each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 601m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cuirn Liatha 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 07:24, sunset 16:45
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:50.
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About Cuirn Liatha
Cuirn Liatha is 601 m (1,972 ft) high with 34 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1455th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Liath Bheag (1.4 km), Sgurr Dubh (1.8 km) and Sgurr Dubh South Top (1.6 km).
How high is Cuirn Liatha?
Cuirn Liatha is 601 metres high with 34 metres of prominence.
Where is Cuirn Liatha?
Cuirn Liatha is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Cuirn Liatha?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cuirn Liatha, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Cuirn Liatha 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 Cuirn Liatha?
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.
