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Clach Leathad routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
This route ascends the West Ridge of Clach Leathad, it is a longer hike with a steady climb and offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks
North ApproachHiking · 12km · from Victoria BridgeHard
The North Approach is a demanding hike that takes you through remote terrain, it offers a sense of isolation and requires good navigation skills
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Glencoe Ski CentreGrade 1
The East Ridge of Clach Leathad offers a classic Grade 1 scramble with stunning views over Rannoch Moor, the route involves some exposure and requires careful navigation in poor visibility
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Blackrock CottageGrade 3
The South Face Climb is a challenging Grade 3 route that requires technical climbing skills and equipment, it is recommended for experienced climbers only
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Clach Leathad today?
Clach Leathad today (updated 00:44, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 64 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 14 mph.
Clach Leathad weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 64 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Clach Leathad weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Clach Leathad weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Clach Leathad summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 4°/2° | -6° | 51/64 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/4° | -1° | 39/49 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 44/55 | 59% |
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| Sat 31Dense drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 19/24 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -6° | 11/14 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -8° | 11/14 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 15/18 | 0% |
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Clach Leathad 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 4Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 13/17 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -5° | 5/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 7/9 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 0°/-5° | -9° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 16/20 | 23% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 20/25 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Clach Leathad each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1099m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Clach Leathad 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 07:19, sunset 16:46
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Clach Leathad
Clach Leathad is 1,099 m (3,606 ft) high with 68 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 47th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Mam Coire Easain (0.7 km), Creise (1.3 km) and Meall a' Bhuiridh (1.4 km).
How high is Clach Leathad?
Clach Leathad is 1,099 metres high with 68 metres of prominence.
Where is Clach Leathad?
Clach Leathad is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Clach Leathad?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Clach Leathad, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Ridge Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Clach Leathad 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 Clach Leathad tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Clach Leathad this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Clach Leathad?
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.
