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Meall Coire an Lochain routes: 2 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Loch an DaimhModerate
The standard route to Meall Coire an Lochain starts from Loch an Daimh, it involves a straightforward hike with some steep sections, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch an DaimhGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Meall Coire an Lochain, it is a more challenging alternative to the standard hiking path, requiring some basic scrambling skills.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Coire an Lochain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 517m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall Coire an Lochain 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 07:25, sunset 16:42
9h 17m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:47.
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About Meall Coire an Lochain
Meall Coire an Lochain is 517 m (1,696 ft) high with 182 m of prominence. It is in Loch Broom to Strath Oykel, Scotland. OS grid reference NC211065. It is the 9th highest of the 18 summits Peakify lists in Loch Broom to Strath Oykel. The nearest summits are Beinn Chroisg (5.8 km), Cnoc an Leathaid Bhig (7.9 km) and Meallan Diomhain (6.5 km).
How high is Meall Coire an Lochain?
Meall Coire an Lochain is 517 metres high with 182 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall Coire an Lochain?
Meall Coire an Lochain is listed in Loch Broom to Strath Oykel, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall Coire an Lochain?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Meall Coire an Lochain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall Coire an Lochain 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 Coire an Lochain?
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.
