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Glac a' Chaise routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from InverlaelModerate
The standard route to Glac a' Chaise begins from Inverlael, following a well-trodden path through forested areas before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from Loch BroomModerate
The southwest approach starts near Loch Broom and involves a longer hike with a gradual ascent, passing through varied terrain including moorland and rocky outcrops.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Glac a' Chaise, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from InverlaelGrade 3 Climb
The east face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear and knowledge of climbing techniques.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Glac a' Chaise each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 579m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Glac a' Chaise 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 07:18, sunset 16:42
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:47.
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About Glac a' Chaise
Glac a' Chaise is 579 m (1,900 ft) high with 31 m of prominence. It is in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland. OS grid reference NH678014. It is the 31st highest of the 71 summits Peakify lists in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath. The nearest summits are Creag na h-Iolaire (0.8 km), Geal Charn (1.9 km) and Creag Liath (1.6 km).
How high is Glac a' Chaise?
Glac a' Chaise is 579 metres high with 31 metres of prominence.
Where is Glac a' Chaise?
Glac a' Chaise is listed in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland.
Are there routes for Glac a' Chaise?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Glac a' Chaise, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Glac a' Chaise 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 Glac a' Chaise?
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.
