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Clach-mheall routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverlaelModerate
The standard route to Clach-mheall starts from Inverlael, follows a well-trodden path through the forest and onto the open hillside, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · from Loch BroomModerate
The southwest approach offers a quieter route to the summit, starting from Loch Broom and ascending through rugged terrain.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from InverlaelGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Loch BroomDifficult
The east face climb is a technical route requiring climbing equipment, it is suitable for experienced climbers looking for a challenge.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Clach-mheall each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 625m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Clach-mheall each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:47.
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About Clach-mheall
Clach-mheall is 625 m (2,050 ft) high with 37 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 485th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meallach Bheag (1.3 km), Croidh-la (1.8 km) and Meallach Mhor (2.3 km).
How high is Clach-mheall?
Clach-mheall is 625 metres high with 37 metres of prominence.
Where is Clach-mheall?
Clach-mheall is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Clach-mheall?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Clach-mheall, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Clach-mheall 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 Clach-mheall?
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.
