Routes up
Meall Buidhe West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Loch an DaimhModerate
The standard route to Meall Buidhe West Top starts from the parking area near Loch an Daimh, it follows a clear path up the ridge offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Alternative Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch an DaimhModerate
This alternative route follows a different ridge line to the summit, providing a slightly longer and more varied ascent with excellent panoramic views.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Loch an DaimhGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, suitable for those looking for a more adventurous ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meall Buidhe West Top today?
Meall Buidhe West Top today (updated 23:54, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Meall Buidhe West Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Meall Buidhe West Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 41 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Meall Buidhe West Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Meall Buidhe West Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/4° | -2° | 37/46 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/6° | 2° | 32/41 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 9°/4° | 2° | 37/46 | 53% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 1° | 16/20 | 37% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 10/12 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 8/11 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 11/14 | 0% |
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Meall Buidhe West Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 6/7 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 6/8 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 15/19 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 15/18 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Buidhe West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 825m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall Buidhe West Top 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 07:18, sunset 16:44
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:51.
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About Meall Buidhe West Top
Meall Buidhe West Top is 825 m (2,705 ft) high with 82 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 77th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Meall nan Aighean (1.2 km), Sron Sitheag (2.4 km) and Meall Buidhe (2.1 km).
How high is Meall Buidhe West Top?
Meall Buidhe West Top is 825 metres high with 82 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall Buidhe West Top?
Meall Buidhe West Top is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall Buidhe West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall Buidhe West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall Buidhe West 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 is the weather on Meall Buidhe West Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 41 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Meall Buidhe West Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Meall Buidhe West 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.
