Routes up
Meall an Fhir-eoin routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Loch VoilModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding glens.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InverlochlarigModerate
The northwest approach provides a gradual ascent with opportunities to spot wildlife.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 480 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Loch DoineGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble involves some exposure and requires careful navigation along the east ridge.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall an Fhir-eoin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 581m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall an Fhir-eoin 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 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:52.
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About Meall an Fhir-eoin
Meall an Fhir-eoin is 581 m (1,906 ft) high with 45 m of prominence. It is in Mallaig to Fort William, Scotland. OS grid reference NM952890. It is the 5th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in Mallaig to Fort William. The nearest summits are Sgurr Thuilm (1.7 km), Streap (2.7 km) and Streap Comhlaidh (3.0 km).
How high is Meall an Fhir-eoin?
Meall an Fhir-eoin is 581 metres high with 45 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall an Fhir-eoin?
Meall an Fhir-eoin is listed in Mallaig to Fort William, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall an Fhir-eoin?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall an Fhir-eoin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall an Fhir-eoin 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 Meall an Fhir-eoin?
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.
