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Maol Chinn-dearg East Top routes: 5 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Maol Chinn-dearg East Top, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Eastern ApproachHiking · 10km · from InvermoristonModerate
This longer approach from the east offers a gradual ascent, passing through scenic glens and moorland.
Direct Ascent from Glen ShielHiking · 6km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Glen ShielModerate
This direct ascent from Glen Shiel is a straightforward climb, suitable for experienced hikers.
Western TraverseHiking · 12km · from South LagganHard
The western traverse is a demanding route that crosses multiple peaks, requiring good navigation skills and stamina.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
The north ridge provides a more challenging scramble, with some exposed sections and requires a good head for heights.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Maol Chinn-dearg East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 913m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Maol Chinn-dearg East Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
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 16:52.
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About Maol Chinn-dearg East Top
Maol Chinn-dearg East Top is 913 m (2,996 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 370th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Maol Chinn-dearg (0.6 km), Sgurr Coire na Feinne (1.3 km) and Aonach air Chrith (1.4 km).
How high is Maol Chinn-dearg East Top?
Maol Chinn-dearg East Top is 913 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Maol Chinn-dearg East Top?
Maol Chinn-dearg East Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Maol Chinn-dearg East Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Maol Chinn-dearg East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Maol Chinn-dearg East Top 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 East Top?
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.
