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Garbh Chioch Mhor routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route via Glen NevisHiking · 18km · from Glen NevisModerate
This route starts from Glen Nevis and involves a long walk through the glen followed by a steep ascent to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Loch Arkaig ApproachHiking · 20km · from Loch ArkaigModerate
This approach from Loch Arkaig is less frequented, it involves a scenic walk along the loch before ascending the rugged terrain to the summit.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 15km · from Glen NevisGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers looking for a bit more adventure.
Southwest Ridge ClimbScrambling · 12km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 5m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 2 Scramble
This route involves a climb up the Southwest Ridge, providing a more technical challenge with some exposure and requiring good scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Garbh Chioch Mhor today?
Garbh Chioch Mhor today (updated 17:58, 27 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Garbh Chioch Mhor weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 42 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Garbh Chioch Mhor weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Garbh Chioch Mhor weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 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 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Garbh Chioch Mhor summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 5°/1° | -4° | 42/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 39/49 | 14% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Poor | 6°/1° | -1° | 46/58 | 58% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 11/13 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Mainly clear | Marginal | 5°/-5° | -8° | 8/10 | 18% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -9° | 20/25 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 21/27 | 4% |
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Garbh Chioch Mhor 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 4Overcast | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 17/22 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 12% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -6° | 12/15 | 22% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -6° | 30/37 | 27% |
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| Sun 8Mainly clear | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -6° | 30/37 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 1°/-3° | -8° | 31/38 | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Garbh Chioch Mhor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1013m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Garbh Chioch Mhor 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 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:54.
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About Garbh Chioch Mhor
Garbh Chioch Mhor is 1,013 m (3,323 ft) high with 170 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 120th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Craig Backastain (1.0 km), Sgurr na Ciche (0.9 km) and Garbh Chioch Bheag (0.9 km).
How high is Garbh Chioch Mhor?
Garbh Chioch Mhor is 1,013 metres high with 170 metres of prominence.
Where is Garbh Chioch Mhor?
Garbh Chioch Mhor is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Garbh Chioch Mhor?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Garbh Chioch Mhor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Glen Nevis (18km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Garbh Chioch Mhor 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 Garbh Chioch Mhor tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Garbh Chioch Mhor this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 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 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Garbh Chioch Mhor?
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.
