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Leathad na Lice routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from KinlochlevenModerate
This route starts from Kinlochleven and follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from KinlochlevenGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, providing a thrilling experience for those comfortable with basic scrambling techniques.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from KinlochlevenGrade 3
The South Face presents a challenging climb with several technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Leathad na Lice today?
Leathad na Lice today (updated 08:17, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Leathad na Lice weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Leathad na Lice weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Leathad na Lice weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Leathad na Lice summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -3° | 34/42 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 35/43 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | -1° | 38/47 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -2° | 13/16 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -5° | 10/13 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -5° | 12/15 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 12/15 | 0% |
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Leathad na Lice 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 | 4°/-1° | -5° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 5/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/1° | -2° | 6/18 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/2° | -2° | 13/16 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 14/17 | 14% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 0° | 13/37 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/4° | 1° | 14/47 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leathad na Lice each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 781m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leathad na Lice 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 16:42
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Leathad na Lice
Leathad na Lice is 781 m (2,564 ft) high with 49 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 303rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Bruthach nan Creagan (1.2 km), Bac na Creige (1.6 km) and Sron Odhar (2.8 km).
How high is Leathad na Lice?
Leathad na Lice is 781 metres high with 49 metres of prominence.
Where is Leathad na Lice?
Leathad na Lice is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leathad na Lice?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Leathad na Lice, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Leathad na Lice 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 na Lice tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Leathad na Lice this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Leathad na Lice?
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.
