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Na Cruachan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route via Cruachan DamHiking · 12km · from Cruachan Power StationModerate
This route starts at the Cruachan Power Station and ascends via the dam, offering stunning views of the surrounding area, it is a popular route for those looking to summit Na Cruachan.
Stob Diamh CircuitHiking · 14km · from Cruachan Power StationModerate
This circuit includes both Na Cruachan and Stob Diamh, providing a challenging hike with rewarding views, it is a full day hike.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Cruachan Power StationGrade 1
The East Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Cruachan Power StationGrade 3
This is a technical climb on the north face of Na Cruachan, requiring climbing equipment and experience, it is not for the inexperienced.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Na Cruachan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Na Cruachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 583m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Na Cruachan 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 07:24, sunset 16:48
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:53.
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About Na Cruachan
Na Cruachan is 583 m (1,913 ft) high with 117 m of prominence. It is in Knoydart to Glen Kingie, Scotland. OS grid reference NG770071. It is the 3rd highest of the 10 summits Peakify lists in Knoydart to Glen Kingie. The nearest summits are Meall Coire an t-Searraich (1.8 km), Beinn na Caillich Far North Top (2.3 km) and Beinn na Caillich North Top (2.2 km).
How high is Na Cruachan?
Na Cruachan is 583 metres high with 117 metres of prominence.
Where is Na Cruachan?
Na Cruachan is listed in Knoydart to Glen Kingie, Scotland.
Are there routes for Na Cruachan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Na Cruachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Cruachan Dam (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Na Cruachan 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 Cruachan?
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.
