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Gairich weather forecast
919 m · 3,014 ft · Prominence 552 m
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gairich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 919m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gairich 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 07:22, sunset 16:46
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
Nearby summits
Close to Gairich
- Bac nam Foid584 m
- Druim Seileach840 m
- Mam an Doire Dhuinn564 m
- Sgurr Mhurlagain880 m
- Meall a' Mheil613 m
- Gleouraich1,035 m
About Gairich
Gairich stands alone on the south side of Loch Quoich, at the edge of the rough country that runs west to Knoydart. It reaches 919m (3,015 ft) with 552m of prominence. Gleouraich, the nearest higher hill, lies 5.9 km north across the loch.
The usual route starts at the dam at the east end of Loch Quoich, on the road to Kinloch Hourn. You cross the dam, follow a wet path south across the moor to the forest edge, then climb the long east ridge. The ridge steepens near the top, with some rocky steps where you may use your hands.
The moorland path is boggy for much of the year. From the summit you look west along Loch Quoich into Knoydart and north to the hills of the South Glen Shiel ridge.
Gairich is 919 m (3,014 ft) high with 552 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 345th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Bac nam Foid (1.4 km), Druim Seileach (5.4 km) and Mam an Doire Dhuinn (4.4 km).
Where do you start Gairich?
Start at the Loch Quoich dam on the minor road to Kinloch Hourn.
Is Gairich a Munro?
Yes. It is a Munro and a Marilyn.
How hard is Gairich?
The approach is long and boggy. The upper ridge is steep with some rocky steps, but you meet no real scrambling.
Can you climb Gairich with another Munro?
It stands alone, so most walkers climb it on its own.
How high is Gairich?
Gairich is 919 metres high with 552 metres of prominence.
Where is Gairich?
Gairich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Gairich?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Gairich 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 Gairich?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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About Gairich
Gairich stands alone on the south side of Loch Quoich, at the edge of the rough country that runs west to Knoydart. It reaches 919m (3,015 ft) with 552m of prominence. Gleouraich, the nearest higher hill, lies 5.9 km north across the loch.
The usual route starts at the dam at the east end of Loch Quoich, on the road to Kinloch Hourn. You cross the dam, follow a wet path south across the moor to the forest edge, then climb the long east ridge. The ridge steepens near the top, with some rocky steps where you may use your hands.
The moorland path is boggy for much of the year. From the summit you look west along Loch Quoich into Knoydart and north to the hills of the South Glen Shiel ridge.
Gairich is 919 m (3,014 ft) high with 552 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 345th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Bac nam Foid (1.4 km), Druim Seileach (5.4 km) and Mam an Doire Dhuinn (4.4 km).
Where do you start Gairich?
Start at the Loch Quoich dam on the minor road to Kinloch Hourn.
Is Gairich a Munro?
Yes. It is a Munro and a Marilyn.
How hard is Gairich?
The approach is long and boggy. The upper ridge is steep with some rocky steps, but you meet no real scrambling.
Can you climb Gairich with another Munro?
It stands alone, so most walkers climb it on its own.
How high is Gairich?
Gairich is 919 metres high with 552 metres of prominence.
Where is Gairich?
Gairich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Gairich?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Gairich 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 Gairich?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
More in Highland
- Carn Ballach919 m
- Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh919 m
- Sgurr Leac nan Each919 m
- Sneachdach Slinnean919 m
- Sail Liath West Top919 m
- Tom na Sroine919 m