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Garbh Mheall routes: 4 ways to the top
South Face AscentHiking · 4.5km · 580 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from HikingModerate
This route ascends the south face of Garbh Mheall, providing a more direct but steep hike to the summit.
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Achallader FarmModerate
The West Approach is a longer route that takes you through varied terrain, including moorland and rocky outcrops.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch an DaimhGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Rannoch Moor, it is best approached from Loch an Daimh.
North Ridge TraverseScrambling · 6km · 620 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 2 Scramble
The North Ridge Traverse is a challenging scramble that requires careful navigation, offering panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Garbh Mheall today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Garbh Mheall each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 913m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Garbh 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 07:18, sunset 16:44
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:51.
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About Garbh Mheall
Garbh Mheall is 913 m (2,996 ft) high with 50 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 40th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Meall Buidhe (0.7 km), Meall Buidhe SE Top (1.6 km) and Meall a' Phuill (1.8 km).
How high is Garbh Mheall?
Garbh Mheall is 913 metres high with 50 metres of prominence.
Where is Garbh Mheall?
Garbh Mheall is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Garbh Mheall?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Garbh Mheall, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Face Ascent (4.5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Garbh 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 Garbh 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.
