Routes up
Glas Leathad Beag routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from StrathcononModerate
This route ascends the south ridge of Glas Leathad Beag, offering expansive views over the surrounding landscape.
North Ridge AscentHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from StrathcononHard
This longer route takes you up the north ridge, providing a more gradual ascent with stunning views.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from StrathcononGrade 2
A challenging scramble up the east face, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from StrathcononGrade 3
A technical climb on the west face, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Glas Leathad Beag today?
Glas Leathad Beag today (updated 01:12, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 57 mph, 88% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 18 mph.
Glas Leathad Beag weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 57 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Glas Leathad Beag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Glas Leathad Beag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Glas Leathad Beag 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°/2° | -6° | 46/57 | 88% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 38/48 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/0° | -3° | 45/56 | 7% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 14/18 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -5° | 14/18 | 0% |
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Glas Leathad Beag 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 9/11 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 1°/-3° | -7° | 18/23 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-3° | -6° | 28/35 | 22% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/-1° | -2° | 26/33 | 24% |
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| Tue 10Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 19/23 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Glas Leathad Beag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 928m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Glas Leathad Beag 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 16:41
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:48.
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About Glas Leathad Beag
Glas Leathad Beag is 928 m (3,044 ft) high with 130 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 316th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall nan Bradan Leathan (0.6 km), Glas Leathad Beag West Top (0.8 km) and Meall na Drochaide (1.9 km).
How high is Glas Leathad Beag?
Glas Leathad Beag is 928 metres high with 130 metres of prominence.
Where is Glas Leathad Beag?
Glas Leathad Beag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Glas Leathad Beag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Glas Leathad Beag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Glas Leathad Beag 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 Glas Leathad Beag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Glas Leathad Beag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Glas Leathad Beag?
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.
