Routes up
Aonach Meadhoin routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route via Cluanie InnHiking · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route starts at Cluanie Inn and follows a path up the western slopes, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, it is a straightforward hike suitable for experienced walkers.
Northwest RidgeHiking · 11km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route ascends via the Northwest Ridge, providing a less frequented path with beautiful ridge walking, suitable for experienced hikers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it requires good navigation skills and a head for heights.
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 14km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from Cluanie InnDifficult
The South Ridge Traverse is a longer route that includes a traverse of the ridge, offering expansive views and a challenging day out.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Aonach Meadhoin today?
Aonach Meadhoin today (updated 17:59, 27 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Aonach Meadhoin weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Aonach Meadhoin weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Aonach Meadhoin weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mainly clear, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Aonach Meadhoin summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -3° | 38/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 36/45 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 44/55 | 59% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Mainly clear | Marginal | 5°/-4° | -8° | 10/13 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Mainly clear | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -9° | 17/21 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -6° | 19/24 | 2% |
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Aonach Meadhoin 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 18/22 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 14/18 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 22% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 3°/-3° | -6° | 27/33 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -6° | 27/33 | 25% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 0°/-3° | -6° | 32/40 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Meadhoin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1001m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach Meadhoin 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 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Aonach Meadhoin
Aonach Meadhoin is 1,001 m (3,284 ft) high with 174 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 143rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr an Fhuarail (0.6 km), Meall a' Charra (1.5 km) and Sgurr an Fhuarail South Top (1.4 km).
How high is Aonach Meadhoin?
Aonach Meadhoin is 1,001 metres high with 174 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Meadhoin?
Aonach Meadhoin is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Meadhoin?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Aonach Meadhoin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Cluanie Inn (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Aonach Meadhoin 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 Aonach Meadhoin tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Aonach Meadhoin this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mainly clear, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Aonach Meadhoin?
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.
