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An Coileachan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route from Loch GlascarnochHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Loch GlascarnochModerate
This route starts from the A835 at Loch Glascarnoch, it follows a path through the moorland and ascends the gentle slopes of An Coileachan, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Route via Meall GormHiking · 14km · from Loch GlascarnochModerate
This route includes a traverse over Meall Gorm, providing a more challenging hike with additional elevation gain, it offers panoramic views of the Fannichs.
Route from Fannich LodgeHiking · 16km · from Fannich LodgeModerate
Starting from Fannich Lodge, this route provides a longer approach with a scenic walk through the Fannich Forest before ascending An Coileachan.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Loch GlascarnochGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route tackles the east ridge of An Coileachan, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and hands-on rock sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Coileachan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Coileachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 924m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Coileachan 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 07:23, sunset 16:43
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:50.
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About An Coileachan
An Coileachan is 924 m (3,031 ft) high with 148 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 333rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meallan Buidhe (1.6 km), Faire nam Fiadh (1.4 km) and Meall Gorm SE Top (1.5 km).
How high is An Coileachan?
An Coileachan is 924 metres high with 148 metres of prominence.
Where is An Coileachan?
An Coileachan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Coileachan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An Coileachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Loch Glascarnoch (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An Coileachan 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 An Coileachan?
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.
