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Maol Chinn-dearg routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge AscentHiking · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelModerate
A less frequented route starting from the remote Alltbeithe Youth Hostel, involves a long approach through Glen Affric, offers solitude and scenic views.
South Glen Shiel Ridge TraverseHiking · 22km · from Cluanie InnHard
Part of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, this route includes seven Munros, a long and challenging hike with stunning views, requires good fitness and navigation skills, often done in a single day.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 1.5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 0m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1
A short but exciting scramble up the east ridge of Maol Chinn-dearg, offers a more adventurous ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 2km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Cluanie InnGrade 3
A challenging climb on the north face, requires technical climbing skills and equipment, not recommended without proper experience and preparation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Maol Chinn-dearg today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Maol Chinn-dearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 980m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Maol Chinn-dearg 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. Lying snow up to 4 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Maol Chinn-dearg
Maol Chinn-dearg is 980 m (3,216 ft) high with 138 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 187th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Coire na Feinne (0.7 km), Maol Chinn-dearg East Top (0.6 km) and Sgurr an Doire Leathain (2.0 km).
How high is Maol Chinn-dearg?
Maol Chinn-dearg is 980 metres high with 138 metres of prominence.
Where is Maol Chinn-dearg?
Maol Chinn-dearg is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Maol Chinn-dearg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Maol Chinn-dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Ridge Ascent (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Maol Chinn-dearg 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 Maol Chinn-dearg?
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.
