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West Corrie Top routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from LochranzaGrade 1
This route follows the west ridge of West Corrie Top, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape.
East Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from ThundergayGrade 2
The East Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and a head for heights.
South Ridge HikeHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from CatacolHiking
The South Ridge Hike is a popular route for hikers, providing a scenic and less technical ascent.
North Gully ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from LochranzaGrade 3
The North Gully Climb is a demanding route, suitable for experienced climbers with technical skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb West Corrie Top today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on West Corrie Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 818m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over West Corrie Top 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 07:14, sunset 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
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About West Corrie Top
West Corrie Top is 818 m (2,685 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 250th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Craig Damff (1.0 km), Craig Mellon (1.3 km) and Sandy Hillock (2.3 km).
How high is West Corrie Top?
West Corrie Top is 818 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is West Corrie Top?
West Corrie Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for West Corrie Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for West Corrie Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb West Corrie Top 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 West Corrie Top?
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.
