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Leathad an Taobhain routes: 1 way to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from AuchleanModerate
This route starts from Auchlean and follows a path through Glen Feshie, offering scenic views of the Cairngorms, it is a straightforward hike with some boggy sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Leathad an Taobhain today?
Leathad an Taobhain today (updated 15:15, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 38 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 14 mph.
Leathad an Taobhain weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 38 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Leathad an Taobhain weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Leathad an Taobhain weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Leathad an Taobhain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 27/38 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | -1° | 38/48 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -2° | 40/50 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 11/14 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 14/18 | 9% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 15/18 | 1% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 11/14 | 2% |
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Leathad an Taobhain 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 4Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -6° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/0° | -3° | 16/20 | 3% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/1° | -3° | 15/19 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 18/23 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 30/37 | 30% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/3° | 0° | 42/52 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leathad an Taobhain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 912m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leathad an Taobhain 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 16:48.
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About Leathad an Taobhain
Leathad an Taobhain is 912 m (2,991 ft) high with 155 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 146th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Leathad an Taobhain West Top (0.8 km), Meall an Uillt Chreagaich (1.4 km) and Leac an Taobhain (1.4 km).
How high is Leathad an Taobhain?
Leathad an Taobhain is 912 metres high with 155 metres of prominence.
Where is Leathad an Taobhain?
Leathad an Taobhain is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leathad an Taobhain?
Peakify lists 1 route for Leathad an Taobhain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Leathad an Taobhain 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 Leathad an Taobhain tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Leathad an Taobhain this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Leathad an Taobhain?
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.