Routes up
Meall a' Chairn routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from InvervarModerate
The standard route for Meall a' Chairn starts from Invervar and follows a well-trodden path, offering scenic views of the surrounding hills, suitable for most hikers.
North RidgeScrambling · 9km · from Bridge of BalgieModerate
The North Ridge route involves some light scrambling, providing a more adventurous ascent to the summit, with panoramic views.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from Glen LyonModerate
This route approaches Meall a' Chairn from the southwest, offering a quieter path with stunning views of Glen Lyon.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from InnerwickGrade 1 Scramble
The East Face Scramble is a Grade 1 route, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, recommended for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meall a' Chairn today?
Meall a' Chairn today (updated 13:25, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Meall a' Chairn weather today
Moderate rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Meall a' Chairn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Meall a' Chairn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Meall a' Chairn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 32/40 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 10°/8° | 5° | 25/31 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 11°/6° | 3° | 32/40 | 13% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 10/12 | 37% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 10/12 | 18% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 7°/5° | 3° | 14/19 | 9% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 12/15 | 0% |
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Meall a' Chairn 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 4Fog | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 9/12 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 8/12 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 5/12 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 6/13 | 20% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 19/24 | 43% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 3° | 26/41 | 43% |
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| Tue 10Dense drizzle | Marginal | 10°/6° | 3° | 28/47 | 39% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall a' Chairn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 510m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall a' Chairn 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 07:24, sunset 16:43
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:48.
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About Meall a' Chairn
Meall a' Chairn is 510 m (1,673 ft) high with 109 m of prominence. It is in Loch Maree to Loch Broom, Scotland. OS grid reference NH150857. It is the 15th highest of the 22 summits Peakify lists in Loch Maree to Loch Broom. The nearest summits are Carn a' Bhiorain (2.3 km), Creag Dhubh Coille a' Bhun (2.3 km) and Meall Glac Tigh-fail (3.2 km).
How high is Meall a' Chairn?
Meall a' Chairn is 510 metres high with 109 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall a' Chairn?
Meall a' Chairn is listed in Loch Maree to Loch Broom, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall a' Chairn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meall a' Chairn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall a' Chairn 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 Meall a' Chairn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Meall a' Chairn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Meall a' Chairn?
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.
