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Leachd nan Saighead routes: 3 ways to the top
East Ridge Hike7km · from HikingModerate
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 6km · from Glencoe VillageGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Glencoe, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience
North Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · from Glencoe VillageGrade 3 Climb
The North Face Climb is a challenging route requiring technical climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Leachd nan Saighead today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leachd nan Saighead each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 573m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leachd nan Saighead 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 07:21, sunset 16:44
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:19 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:49.
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About Leachd nan Saighead
Leachd nan Saighead is 573 m (1,880 ft) high with 39 m of prominence. It is in Glen Affric to Glen Moriston, Scotland. OS grid reference NH301210. It is the 11th highest of the 27 summits Peakify lists in Glen Affric to Glen Moriston. The nearest summits are Carn nan Earb (1.6 km), Carn Nead na Feannaig (1.1 km) and Creag an Fhir-eoin (2.2 km).
How high is Leachd nan Saighead?
Leachd nan Saighead is 573 metres high with 39 metres of prominence.
Where is Leachd nan Saighead?
Leachd nan Saighead is listed in Glen Affric to Glen Moriston, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leachd nan Saighead?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Leachd nan Saighead, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is East Ridge Hike (7km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Leachd nan Saighead 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 Leachd nan Saighead?
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.
