Routes up
An Garbhanach routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 3.5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Glen NevisGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble along the south ridge of An Garbhanach, offering stunning views and a challenging ascent.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 4.0km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Glen NevisGrade 2 Scramble
The north ridge provides a more challenging scramble with steeper sections and requires careful navigation.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 2.0km · 300 m ascent · ~0h 55m · from Glen NevisClimbing
A technical climbing route on the east face, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear.
West Approach HikeHiking · 5.0km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Glen NevisHiking
A scenic hiking route approaching from the west, offering a less technical ascent to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Garbhanach today?
An Garbhanach today (updated 13:38, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 17 mph.
An Garbhanach weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
An Garbhanach weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
An Garbhanach weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 36% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
An Garbhanach summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 5°/2° | -3° | 44/55 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 35/43 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 37/46 | 32% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-3° | -5° | 13/17 | 36% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 16/19 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-2° | -3° | 17/21 | 2% |
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An Garbhanach 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 12/16 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-5° | -7° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 15/19 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -6° | 15/19 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-1° | -4° | 29/36 | 43% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 40/50 | 41% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 7°/2° | -1° | 46/57 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Garbhanach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 975m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Garbhanach 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 07:20, sunset 16:46
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:53.
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About An Garbhanach
An Garbhanach is 975 m (3,198 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 203rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are An Gearanach (0.4 km), Stob Coire a' Chairn (0.6 km) and Stob Coire a' Chairn South Top (1.1 km).
How high is An Garbhanach?
An Garbhanach is 975 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is An Garbhanach?
An Garbhanach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Garbhanach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An Garbhanach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb An Garbhanach 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 is the weather on An Garbhanach tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on An Garbhanach this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 36% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for An Garbhanach?
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.
