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Maol Disnich routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · from InverieModerate
This route ascends Maol Disnich via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 4km · from InverieGrade 2
A challenging scramble up the east face, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
Northwest Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from InverieGrade 3
This is a technical climbing route on the northwest ridge, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Maol Disnich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 579m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Maol Disnich 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 07:22, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:51.
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About Maol Disnich
Maol Disnich is 579 m (1,900 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch Quoich, Scotland. OS grid reference NH085098. It is the 5th highest of the 13 summits Peakify lists in Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch Quoich. The nearest summits are Creag a' Mhaim (2.1 km), Druim Shionnach (1.7 km) and Creag Liathtais (3.6 km).
How high is Maol Disnich?
Maol Disnich is 579 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Maol Disnich?
Maol Disnich is listed in Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch Quoich, Scotland.
Are there routes for Maol Disnich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Maol Disnich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Maol Disnich 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 Disnich?
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.
