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Leac nan Uan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · from StrathcarronModerate
This route starts from Strathcarron and follows a path through Glen Carron, it offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and requires good navigation skills.
North RidgeScrambling · 12km · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it is suitable for experienced hikers looking for a bit of adventure.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from AttadaleDifficult
This route approaches from Attadale and involves a long walk-in, it is less frequented and offers solitude with panoramic views.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from StrathcarronGrade 3 Climb
The East Face provides a challenging climb with technical sections, it is recommended for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leac nan Uan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 694m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leac nan Uan 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 07:20, sunset 16:44
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:50.
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About Leac nan Uan
Leac nan Uan is 694 m (2,277 ft) high with 77 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1101st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Creagan nam Meann (0.8 km), Carn Dearg Beag (2.5 km) and Glas Bheinn (2.6 km).
How high is Leac nan Uan?
Leac nan Uan is 694 metres high with 77 metres of prominence.
Where is Leac nan Uan?
Leac nan Uan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leac nan Uan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Leac nan Uan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Leac nan Uan 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 Leac nan Uan?
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.
