Routes up
Gearr Leacann routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from Glencoe VillageModerate
The standard route up Gearr Leacann starts from Glencoe Village and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Glencoe VillageModerate
The East Approach is a longer route that provides a gradual ascent, ideal for those looking to enjoy a full day hike.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from Glencoe VillageGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the North Ridge, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Glencoe VillageGrade 3 Climb
The South Face offers a challenging Grade 3 climb, suitable for experienced climbers with technical skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Gearr Leacann today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gearr Leacann each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 558m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gearr Leacann 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 07:19, sunset 16:45
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:50.
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About Gearr Leacann
Gearr Leacann is 558 m (1,831 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Loch Leven to Rannoch Station, Scotland. OS grid reference NN345582. It is the 2nd highest of the 3 summits Peakify lists in Loch Leven to Rannoch Station. The nearest summits are Stob na Cruaiche (2.1 km), Leum Uilleim South Top (5.2 km) and Meall a' Bhuirich (3.5 km).
How high is Gearr Leacann?
Gearr Leacann is 558 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Gearr Leacann?
Gearr Leacann is listed in Loch Leven to Rannoch Station, Scotland.
Are there routes for Gearr Leacann?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Gearr Leacann, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Gearr Leacann 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 Gearr Leacann?
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.
