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Elrig 'ic an Toisich routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Knoydart, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
South Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 380 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from InverieGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble with some exposure, recommended for experienced scramblers
West Ridge WalkHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from InverieHiking
The West Ridge Walk is a scenic hiking route that offers a gradual ascent with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape
East ApproachHiking · 5.5km · 420 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from InverieHiking
The East Approach is a less frequented hiking path that provides a peaceful ascent through varied terrain
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Elrig 'ic an Toisich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 887m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Elrig 'ic an Toisich 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 07:16, sunset 16:41
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:48.
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About Elrig 'ic an Toisich
Elrig 'ic an Toisich is 887 m (2,910 ft) high with 34 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 167th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Beinn Dearg (1.6 km), Beinn Gharbh (1.4 km) and Carn a' Chiaraidh (2.0 km).
How high is Elrig 'ic an Toisich?
Elrig 'ic an Toisich is 887 metres high with 34 metres of prominence.
Where is Elrig 'ic an Toisich?
Elrig 'ic an Toisich is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Elrig 'ic an Toisich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Elrig 'ic an Toisich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Elrig 'ic an Toisich 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.
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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.
