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Mam na Gualainn routes: 4 ways to the top
West Highland Way RouteHiking · 12km · from Kingshouse HotelModerate
This route follows part of the West Highland Way, offering stunning views of Loch Leven and the surrounding peaks.
Kinlochleven ApproachHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from KinlochlevenModerate
Starting from Kinlochleven, this route ascends through woodland before reaching the open hillside, providing panoramic views.
Loch Leven CircuitHiking · 15km · from North BallachulishModerate
This circular route encompasses the full experience of Mam na Gualainn, with views over Loch Leven and the surrounding mountains.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from CallertGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mam na Gualainn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mam na Gualainn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 797m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mam na Gualainn 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 07:21, sunset 16:47
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:53.
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About Mam na Gualainn
Mam na Gualainn is 797 m (2,613 ft) high with 461 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 719th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Mam na Gualainn East Top (0.8 km), Meall a Chaorainn (3.2 km) and Pap of Glencoe (3.3 km).
How high is Mam na Gualainn?
Mam na Gualainn is 797 metres high with 461 metres of prominence.
Where is Mam na Gualainn?
Mam na Gualainn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Mam na Gualainn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Mam na Gualainn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Highland Way Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mam na Gualainn 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 Mam na Gualainn?
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.
