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A' Mhaighdean routes: 5 ways to the top
Poolewe RouteHiking · 32km · from PooleweModerate
This route starts from Poolewe and follows a long path through remote terrain, offering stunning views of the Fisherfield Forest, suitable for experienced hikers.
Kinlochewe RouteHiking · 28km · from KinlocheweModerate
Starting from Kinlochewe, this route takes you through the scenic Letterewe Estate, providing a challenging hike with rewarding views.
Shenavall RouteHiking · 24km · from Shenavall BothyHard
This demanding route begins at Shenavall Bothy, crossing rough terrain and river crossings, ideal for seasoned hikers.
Loch Maree CircuitHiking · 35km · from Loch MareeHard
An extensive circuit around Loch Maree, offering a remote and challenging hike with breathtaking landscapes.
Fisherfield Six TraverseHiking · 40km · from PooleweVery Hard
A long and strenuous traverse covering six peaks in the Fisherfield area, known as one of the toughest routes in Scotland.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb A' Mhaighdean today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on A' Mhaighdean each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 966m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over A' Mhaighdean 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 07:25, sunset 16:44
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:51.
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About A' Mhaighdean
A' Mhaighdean is 966 m (3,169 ft) high with 443 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 222nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carnan Ban East Top (1.5 km), Ruadh Stac Mor (1.3 km) and Carnan Ban (1.8 km).
How high is A' Mhaighdean?
A' Mhaighdean is 966 metres high with 443 metres of prominence.
Where is A' Mhaighdean?
A' Mhaighdean is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for A' Mhaighdean?
Peakify lists 5 routes for A' Mhaighdean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Poolewe Route (32km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb A' Mhaighdean 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 A' Mhaighdean?
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.
