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Gulvain South Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route via Gleann FionnligheHiking · 16km · from Callop Car ParkModerate
This route starts from the Callop Car Park and follows the Gleann Fionnlighe path, ascending to the summit of Gulvain South Top, offering stunning views of the surrounding highlands.
Direct Ascent from Gleann FionnligheScrambling · 14km · from Callop Car ParkHard
This direct ascent involves a steeper climb from Gleann Fionnlighe, requiring some scrambling skills, suitable for experienced hikers.
Traverse from Gulvain Main SummitScrambling · 18km · from Callop Car ParkHard
This route traverses from the main summit of Gulvain to the South Top, involving some scrambling sections, and offers a challenging day out.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gulvain South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 961m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gulvain South Top 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 16:47
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Gulvain South Top
Gulvain South Top is 961 m (3,153 ft) high with 98 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 235th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Gulvain (1.3 km), Meall Onfhaidh (2.7 km) and Aodann Chleireig (3.9 km).
How high is Gulvain South Top?
Gulvain South Top is 961 metres high with 98 metres of prominence.
Where is Gulvain South Top?
Gulvain South Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Gulvain South Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Gulvain South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Gleann Fionnlighe (16km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Gulvain South Top 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 Gulvain South Top?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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