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Liathach - Mullach an Rathain routes: 4 ways to the top
Western TraverseScrambling · 12km · from TorridonGrade 2
A classic route involving a traverse of the Liathach ridge, it includes some exposed scrambling sections and offers stunning views of the Torridon region, caution is advised due to the challenging terrain
Coire na CaimeScrambling · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Coire Dubh Car ParkGrade 1
This route ascends via Coire na Caime and involves some scrambling, it is less exposed than the Western Traverse but still requires careful navigation
Northern PinnaclesScrambling · 11km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from Coire Mhic NobuilGrade 3
The Northern Pinnacles route is a challenging scramble with significant exposure, it is recommended for experienced scramblers only
Standard RouteHiking · 9km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Glen TorridonHiking
The standard hiking route ascends from Glen Torridon and follows a well-trodden path to the summit, it offers breathtaking views without the need for scrambling
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Liathach - Mullach an Rathain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1024m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Liathach - Mullach an Rathain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 0.7 cm in all, most on Saturday (0.7 cm).
Sun today
Sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:45
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:53.
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About Liathach - Mullach an Rathain
Liathach - Mullach an Rathain is 1,024 m (3,359 ft) high with 152 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 109th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Dearg (0.3 km), Mullach an Rathain East Top (0.4 km) and Mullach an Rathain Far East Top (0.9 km).
How high is Liathach - Mullach an Rathain?
Liathach - Mullach an Rathain is 1,024 metres high with 152 metres of prominence.
Where is Liathach - Mullach an Rathain?
Liathach - Mullach an Rathain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Liathach - Mullach an Rathain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Liathach - Mullach an Rathain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Liathach - Mullach an Rathain 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.
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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.
