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Glas-leathad Lorgaidh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Loch GlascarnochModerate
This route starts from the A835 near Loch Glascarnoch, it follows a path through the moorland and ascends the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Eastern Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch GlascarnochGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the eastern ridge of Glas-leathad Lorgaidh, providing an exciting challenge with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
Western ApproachHiking · 14km · from Loch BroomDifficult
This longer route approaches from the west, traversing varied terrain and offering a more challenging ascent with rewarding views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Glas-leathad Lorgaidh today?
Glas-leathad Lorgaidh today (updated 00:02, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Glas-leathad Lorgaidh weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Glas-leathad Lorgaidh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°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 Lorgaidh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Glas-leathad Lorgaidh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -3° | 25/37 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 38/48 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | -1° | 40/50 | 9% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 1° | 15/19 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 9/12 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 9/11 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-2° | -5° | 12/14 | 0% |
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Glas-leathad Lorgaidh 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°/1° | -1° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 6/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 14% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 14/18 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 15/18 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Glas-leathad Lorgaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 841m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Glas-leathad Lorgaidh 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 07:17, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:47.
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About Glas-leathad Lorgaidh
Glas-leathad Lorgaidh is 841 m (2,760 ft) high with 31 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 225th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall an Uillt Chreagaich (0.8 km), Carn an Fhidhleir Lorgaidh West Top (1.2 km) and Leac an Taobhain (2.2 km).
How high is Glas-leathad Lorgaidh?
Glas-leathad Lorgaidh is 841 metres high with 31 metres of prominence.
Where is Glas-leathad Lorgaidh?
Glas-leathad Lorgaidh is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Glas-leathad Lorgaidh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Glas-leathad Lorgaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Glas-leathad Lorgaidh 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 Lorgaidh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°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 Lorgaidh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Glas-leathad Lorgaidh?
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.
