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Na Ciochan routes: 4 ways to the top
Beinn Alligin CircularHiking · 10km · from Horns of Alligin Car ParkModerate
This circular route takes you over the Horns of Alligin and the summits of Beinn Alligin, providing breathtaking views and a full day of hiking adventure.
The Horns of Alligin RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from TorridonGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble over the Horns of Alligin, offering stunning views of the Torridon area, it is a challenging but rewarding route for experienced scramblers.
South Ridge AscentScrambling · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Coire Mhic NobuilGrade 2 Scramble
The South Ridge Ascent is a more technical scramble, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights, it is less traveled and offers solitude.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 700 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Alligin ShielingGrade 3 Climb
The North Face Climb is a challenging route for experienced climbers, involving technical climbing and exposure, it is not recommended for beginners.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Na Ciochan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Na Ciochan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 754m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Na Ciochan 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 07:25, sunset 16:47
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:53.
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About Na Ciochan
Na Ciochan is 754 m (2,474 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 867th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Na Ciochan East Top (0.2 km), Na Ciochan Far East Top (0.4 km) and Sgurr a' Chaorachain North Top (0.5 km).
How high is Na Ciochan?
Na Ciochan is 754 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Na Ciochan?
Na Ciochan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Na Ciochan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Na Ciochan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Beinn Alligin Circular (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Na Ciochan 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 Na Ciochan?
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.
