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Na Gruagaichean routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Route via Coire na BaHiking · 12km · from KinlochlevenModerate
This route ascends Na Gruagaichean from Kinlochleven via Coire na Ba, offering stunning views of the Mamores range.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 14km · from Glen NevisModerate
This route approaches Na Gruagaichean from Glen Nevis, following the south ridge and offering panoramic views.
West Ridge TraverseHiking · 15km · from KinlochlevenModerate
The West Ridge Traverse is a longer route that includes a traverse of the ridge, providing a full day out.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 1,050 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from KinlochlevenDifficult
The North Face offers a challenging climb with steep sections, recommended for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Na Gruagaichean today?
Na Gruagaichean today (updated 04:50, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Na Gruagaichean weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Na Gruagaichean weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Na Gruagaichean weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Na Gruagaichean summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 5°/2° | -4° | 42/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | 0° | 35/43 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 38/48 | 43% |
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| Sat 31Dense drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | 0° | 17/21 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 10/13 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 15/19 | 0% |
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Na Gruagaichean 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 13/17 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 6/8 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-5° | -7° | 7/8 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -9° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 17/22 | 23% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -6° | 19/23 | 33% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Na Gruagaichean each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1054m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Na Gruagaichean 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 07:20, sunset 16:46
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Na Gruagaichean
Na Gruagaichean is 1,054 m (3,459 ft) high with 97 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 75th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Na Gruagaichean NW Top (0.3 km), Binnein Mor South Top (0.9 km) and Binnein Mor (1.5 km).
How high is Na Gruagaichean?
Na Gruagaichean is 1,054 metres high with 97 metres of prominence.
Where is Na Gruagaichean?
Na Gruagaichean is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Na Gruagaichean?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Na Gruagaichean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Coire na Ba (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Na Gruagaichean 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 is the weather on Na Gruagaichean tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Na Gruagaichean this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Na Gruagaichean?
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.
