Routes up
Leum Uilleim routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 11km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Corrour StationModerate
This route starts from Corrour Station, follows a path through the moorland and ascends the mountain from the south, offering stunning views of Rannoch Moor and surrounding peaks.
Alternative Route via Beinn a' BhricHiking · 13km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Corrour StationModerate
This alternative route begins at Corrour Station, heads towards Beinn a' Bhric before ascending Leum Uilleim, providing a more challenging hike with additional elevation.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 12km · 680 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch Ossian Youth HostelGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route starts from Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, follows the north ridge of Leum Uilleim, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Leum Uilleim today?
Leum Uilleim today (updated 06:15, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Leum Uilleim weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Leum Uilleim weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Leum Uilleim weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 40% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Leum Uilleim 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°/3° | -3° | 34/43 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 34/43 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 37/46 | 42% |
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| Sat 31Dense drizzle | Good | 6°/2° | 1° | 18/23 | 40% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 11/14 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 10/12 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 0% |
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Leum Uilleim 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° | -1° | 13/17 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -2° | 6/8 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -5° | 7/9 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 16/20 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 12/15 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leum Uilleim each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 907m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leum Uilleim 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 07:19, sunset 16:45
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:52.
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About Leum Uilleim
Leum Uilleim is 907 m (2,974 ft) high with 496 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 388th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Leum Uilleim South Top (0.9 km), Beinn a' Bhric (1.3 km) and Meall a' Bhainne (3.3 km).
How high is Leum Uilleim?
Leum Uilleim is 907 metres high with 496 metres of prominence.
Where is Leum Uilleim?
Leum Uilleim is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leum Uilleim?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Leum Uilleim, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (11km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Leum Uilleim 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 Leum Uilleim tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Leum Uilleim this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: dense drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 40% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Leum Uilleim?
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.
