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Meall an Uillt Chaoil routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InverchoranModerate
This route starts from Inverchoran and follows a clear path up the glen, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InverchoranGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it is recommended for those with scrambling experience.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from StrathcononDifficult
This longer route approaches from the southwest, offering a more gradual ascent with varied terrain, suitable for fit hikers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall an Uillt Chaoil each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 846m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall an Uillt Chaoil 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 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Meall an Uillt Chaoil
Meall an Uillt Chaoil is 846 m (2,775 ft) high with 101 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 577th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn an Tuim (0.8 km), Beinn an Tuim South Top (1.0 km) and Stob Coire nan Cearc (1.0 km).
How high is Meall an Uillt Chaoil?
Meall an Uillt Chaoil is 846 metres high with 101 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall an Uillt Chaoil?
Meall an Uillt Chaoil is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall an Uillt Chaoil?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall an Uillt Chaoil, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall an Uillt Chaoil 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 Uillt Chaoil?
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.
