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West Meur Gorm Craig routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the Cairngorms, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a challenging route that requires technical climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from InvereyHiking
The East Ridge Hike is a scenic route that takes you through varied terrain, it is a popular choice for hikers looking to explore the area.
West Approach TrailHiking · 6km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InvereyHiking
The West Approach Trail is a gentle hike that provides a less strenuous option for reaching the summit, it is ideal for families and casual hikers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on West Meur Gorm Craig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1023m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over West Meur Gorm Craig 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 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:46.
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About West Meur Gorm Craig
West Meur Gorm Craig is 1,023 m (3,357 ft) high with 41 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 71st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are East Meur Gorm Craig (0.8 km), East Meur Gorm Craig South Top (0.7 km) and Big Brae (0.8 km).
How high is West Meur Gorm Craig?
West Meur Gorm Craig is 1,023 metres high with 41 metres of prominence.
Where is West Meur Gorm Craig?
West Meur Gorm Craig is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for West Meur Gorm Craig?
Peakify lists 4 routes for West Meur Gorm Craig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb West Meur Gorm Craig 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 Meur Gorm Craig?
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.
