Routes up
Eagles Rock routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InveruglasModerate
The standard hiking route to Eagles Rock starts from Inveruglas and follows a well-marked path, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from InverarnanModerate
The East Approach is a longer but less steep route, providing a more gradual ascent with beautiful views of Loch Lomond.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from ArdluiGrade 2
The North Ridge Scramble is a challenging route that requires good scrambling skills, it offers a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Loch Sloy DamGrade 3
The South Face Climb is a technical climbing route that involves several pitches, suitable for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Eagles Rock today?
Eagles Rock today (updated 07:28, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 19 mph.
Eagles Rock weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Eagles Rock weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Eagles Rock weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Eagles Rock summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/1° | -6° | 39/50 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 5°/4° | -1° | 20/37 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -4° | 37/49 | 5% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 6°/-3° | -5° | 21/26 | 21% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 6% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 0% |
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Eagles Rock 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 | 2°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -8° | 4/16 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 7/15 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 17/21 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 18/23 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 6°/3° | -1° | 17/33 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Marginal | 7°/2° | -1° | 15/45 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Eagles Rock each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1049m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Eagles Rock 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 07:14, sunset 16:39
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:46.
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About Eagles Rock
Eagles Rock is 1,049 m (3,442 ft) high with 17 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. OS grid reference NO237838. It is the 62nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Creag a' Ghlas-uillt (0.6 km), Creag an Dubh-loch (1.6 km) and Carn a' Choire Bhoidheach (1.3 km).
How high is Eagles Rock?
Eagles Rock is 1,049 metres high with 17 metres of prominence.
Where is Eagles Rock?
Eagles Rock is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Eagles Rock?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Eagles Rock, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Eagles Rock 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 Eagles Rock tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 37 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Eagles Rock this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 21% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Eagles Rock?
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.
