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East Meur Gorm Craig routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12.5km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from InvereyModerate
This route takes you through scenic moorlands and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10.0km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Spittal of GlensheeModerate
This route approaches from the southwest and provides a less frequented path with stunning views of the Glen Shee area.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8.0km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, ideal for those looking to add a bit of adventure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5.0km · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb East Meur Gorm Craig today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on East Meur Gorm Craig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 935m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over East Meur Gorm Craig 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. Lying snow up to 8 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:38
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:45.
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About East Meur Gorm Craig
East Meur Gorm Craig is 935 m (3,069 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 126th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are East Meur Gorm Craig South Top (0.4 km), East Meur Gorm Craig North Top (0.6 km) and Big Brae (0.9 km).
How high is East Meur Gorm Craig?
East Meur Gorm Craig is 935 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is East Meur Gorm Craig?
East Meur Gorm Craig is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for East Meur Gorm Craig?
Peakify lists 4 routes for East Meur Gorm Craig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12.5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb East Meur Gorm Craig 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 East Meur Gorm Craig?
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.
