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An Riabhachan routes: 5 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Loch MullardochGrade 1
The West Ridge Route offers a challenging scramble up An Riabhachan, starting from Loch Mullardoch, it provides stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 14km · 1,050 m ascent · ~4h 35m · from Loch MullardochGrade 2
The East Ridge Route is a more technical scramble, requiring careful navigation and offering a rewarding ascent with panoramic views.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch MullardochHiking
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike, ideal for those looking to enjoy the beauty of An Riabhachan without technical challenges.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 11km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Loch MullardochGrade 3
The North Ridge Route is the most challenging scramble on An Riabhachan, with steep sections and exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Loch Mullardoch CircuitHiking · 20km · from Loch MullardochHiking
The Loch Mullardoch Circuit encompasses several peaks including An Riabhachan, offering a long and rewarding day in the hills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Riabhachan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Riabhachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1129m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Riabhachan 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 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About An Riabhachan
An Riabhachan is 1,129 m (3,704 ft) high with 302 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 22nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are An Riabhachan NE Top (0.5 km), An Riabhachan SW Top (1.4 km) and Meallan Buidhe an Fheadain (2.2 km).
How high is An Riabhachan?
An Riabhachan is 1,129 metres high with 302 metres of prominence.
Where is An Riabhachan?
An Riabhachan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Riabhachan?
Peakify lists 5 routes for An Riabhachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb An Riabhachan 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 Riabhachan?
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.
