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Meall Cumhann routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 5.0km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from AchinteeModerate
The standard route to Meall Cumhann starts from Achintee, it follows a path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering great views of Glen Nevis and surrounding peaks.
East Ridge AscentHiking · 5.5km · 420 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Braveheart Car ParkModerate
The East Ridge Ascent begins at the Braveheart Car Park, it follows a less-trodden path that climbs steadily to the summit, offering solitude and panoramic views.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6.0km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Glen Nevis Visitor CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the south ridge of Meall Cumhann, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and hands-on rock sections.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Cumhann each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 697m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall Cumhann 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 07:21, sunset 16:46
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:52.
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About Meall Cumhann
Meall Cumhann is 697 m (2,285 ft) high with 130 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1091st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Mor Dearg (2.5 km), Ben Nevis (2.0 km) and Douglas Boulder (2.4 km).
How high is Meall Cumhann?
Meall Cumhann is 697 metres high with 130 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall Cumhann?
Meall Cumhann is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall Cumhann?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall Cumhann, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (5.0km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall Cumhann 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 Cumhann?
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.
