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Meall Coire nan Gamha routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from Loch a' Bhraoin Car ParkModerate
The standard route ascends from the Loch a' Bhraoin car park, following a path that leads up the gentle slopes to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from Inverlael Car ParkModerate
Starting from Inverlael, this route takes a longer approach from the southwest, traversing varied terrain and offering a quieter ascent.
North RidgeScrambling · 7km · from Loch a' Bhraoin Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a straightforward scramble up the north ridge, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Coire nan Gamha each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 537m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall Coire nan Gamha 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 07:24, sunset 16:43
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:48.
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About Meall Coire nan Gamha
Meall Coire nan Gamha is 537 m (1,762 ft) high with 67 m of prominence. It is in The Fannaichs, Scotland. OS grid reference NH208752. It is the 2nd highest of the 12 summits Peakify lists in The Fannaichs. The nearest summits are Meall Coire nan Gamha East Top (0.8 km), Carn na Criche (3.0 km) and Sgurr Mor (3.5 km).
How high is Meall Coire nan Gamha?
Meall Coire nan Gamha is 537 metres high with 67 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall Coire nan Gamha?
Meall Coire nan Gamha is listed in The Fannaichs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall Coire nan Gamha?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall Coire nan Gamha, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall Coire nan Gamha 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 nan Gamha?
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.
