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Geallaig Hill routes: 3 ways to the top
Geallaig Hill CircularHiking · 12km · 450 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from BallaterModerate
This circular route starts from Ballater and takes you through scenic moorland and forested areas, offering views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for most hikers.
Geallaig Hill Direct AscentHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from CrathieModerate
This direct ascent begins from Crathie and follows a straightforward path to the summit, providing panoramic views of Deeside, ideal for a shorter hike.
Geallaig Hill via Glen GairnHiking · 15km · 500 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from BallaterModerate
Starting from Ballater, this route follows Glen Gairn before ascending Geallaig Hill, offering a longer hike with varied terrain and excellent views.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Geallaig Hill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 743m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Geallaig Hill 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 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:44.
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About Geallaig Hill
Geallaig Hill is 743 m (2,438 ft) high with 312 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 340th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Creag na Creiche (1.2 km), Creag Ghiubhais (3.1 km) and The Maim (2.3 km).
How high is Geallaig Hill?
Geallaig Hill is 743 metres high with 312 metres of prominence.
Where is Geallaig Hill?
Geallaig Hill is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Geallaig Hill?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Geallaig Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Geallaig Hill Circular (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Geallaig Hill 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 Geallaig Hill?
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.
