Cranstackie
Mountain Remote Scottish hill in Sutherland, popular with walkers
How to Get to Cranstackie #
Access is by minor single-track roads off the A9 corridor in Sutherland; public transport options are extremely limited and a private vehicle or arranged transfer is normally required.
Tips for Visiting Cranstackie #
- Expect rough, remote terrain - navigation skills and good weather forecasting are essential.
- Cell coverage is unreliable; carry maps, compass and GPS coordinates if attempting the ascent.
- Combine with other coastal hillwalking in Sutherland for a long day out; plan logistics carefully for transport.
Best Time to Visit Cranstackie #
Best visited in late spring to early autumn when days are long and the chance of reasonable weather is highest.
Weather & Climate near Cranstackie #
Cranstackie's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2127 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (229 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (203 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (232 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (243 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (227 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
