Routes up
Mam Sodhail routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route via Glen AffricHiking · 19km · 1,100 m ascent · ~5h 40m · from Car park at the end of Glen Affric roadModerate
This route takes you through the beautiful Glen Affric, starting from the car park at the end of the road, it follows a well-defined path up to the summit of Mam Sodhail, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Route via Coire LeachavieHiking · 18km · 1,050 m ascent · ~5h 20m · from Car park at the end of Glen Affric roadModerate
This route ascends via Coire Leachavie, providing a more direct approach to the summit, it is less traveled and offers a sense of solitude.
Route via Beinn FhionnlaidhHiking · 22km · from Car park at the end of Glen Affric roadHard
This longer route includes an ascent of Beinn Fhionnlaidh before reaching Mam Sodhail, providing a full day of hiking with extensive views.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 20km · 1,150 m ascent · ~5h 55m · from Car park at the end of Glen Affric roadGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the south ridge of Mam Sodhail, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mam Sodhail today?
Mam Sodhail today (updated 15:11, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 22 mph.
Mam Sodhail weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mam Sodhail weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 46 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mam Sodhail weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Mam Sodhail summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/0° | -6° | 38/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 4°/4° | -3° | 31/46 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 31/39 | 20% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -5° | 18/22 | 37% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 22/28 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -4° | 22/27 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 22/28 | 2% |
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Mam Sodhail 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 4Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-5° | -8° | 10/12 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | -1°/-5° | -7° | 13/16 | 20% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -7° | 29/37 | 42% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/1° | -3° | 42/53 | 45% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 5°/1° | -3° | 53/66 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mam Sodhail each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1179m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mam Sodhail 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 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:52.
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About Mam Sodhail
Mam Sodhail is 1,179 m (3,869 ft) high with 132 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 8th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Eighe (0.9 km), Ciste Dhubh East Top (1.0 km) and Ciste Dhubh (0.9 km).
How high is Mam Sodhail?
Mam Sodhail is 1,179 metres high with 132 metres of prominence.
Where is Mam Sodhail?
Mam Sodhail is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Mam Sodhail?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Mam Sodhail, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Glen Affric (19km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mam Sodhail 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 Mam Sodhail tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 46 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Mam Sodhail this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Mam Sodhail?
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.
