Routes up
Plucach routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from Loch AilshGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Plucach, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding landscape
South Face AscentScrambling · 7km · from InchnadamphGrade 2 Scramble
The south face ascent is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and some technical moves
East Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Loch AssyntHiking
This hiking route takes you along the east ridge, providing a scenic and less technical approach to the summit
West Approach ClimbClimbing · 6km · from GlencoulClimbing
The west approach is a climbing route that involves several pitches, suitable for experienced climbers
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Plucach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Plucach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 520m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Plucach 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 16:43
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:48.
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About Plucach
Plucach is 520 m (1,706 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry, Scotland. OS grid reference NN599629. It is the 15th highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry. The nearest summits are Sgurran Dearg (0.9 km), Beinn Mholach (2.8 km) and Creag nan Gabhar (3.6 km).
How high is Plucach?
Plucach is 520 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Plucach?
Plucach is listed in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry, Scotland.
Are there routes for Plucach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Plucach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Plucach 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 Plucach?
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.
