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Leacainn routes: 2 ways to the top
Leacainn Circular RouteHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from StrachurModerate
This circular route takes you through varied terrain including forest tracks and open moorland, offering scenic views of Loch Fyne.
Leacainn Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from StrachurGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the ridge line of Leacainn, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Leacainn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leacainn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 527m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leacainn 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 07:18, sunset 16:42
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:47.
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About Leacainn
Leacainn is 527 m (1,729 ft) high with 90 m of prominence. It is in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry, Scotland. OS grid reference NN653849. It is the 12th highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry. The nearest summits are Carn na Caim South Top (4.3 km), Carn na Caim (3.6 km) and A Bhuidheanach (5.2 km).
How high is Leacainn?
Leacainn is 527 metres high with 90 metres of prominence.
Where is Leacainn?
Leacainn is listed in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leacainn?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Leacainn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Leacainn Circular Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Leacainn 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 Leacainn?
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.