Meall Garbh weather forecast

1,123 m · 3,685 ft · Prominence 198 m · 20 routes

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Meall Garbh routes: 20 ways to the top

  • Lawers Range CircuitHiking · 15km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 50m · from Lawers VillageModerate

    This route is part of the Lawers Range Circuit, it includes several Munros and offers stunning views of Loch Tay, suitable for experienced hikers.

  • Meall Garbh from Glen LyonHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from InnerwickModerate

    This route approaches Meall Garbh from the north via Glen Lyon, it is less frequented and offers a quieter ascent.

  • An Stuc and Meall Garbh CircuitHiking · 15km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 50m · from Lawers VillageModerate

    This route is a circuit that includes An Stuc and Meall Garbh, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains, it involves some steep ascents and descents.

  • Meall Garbh via Lochan nan CatHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Lawers VillageModerate

    This route takes you to Meall Garbh via the scenic Lochan nan Cat, offering a mix of gentle and steep sections.

  • Meall Garbh and Meall Greigh CircuitHiking · 14km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from Lawers HotelModerate

    This circuit includes both Meall Garbh and Meall Greigh, providing a full day of hiking with varied terrain.

  • Meall Garbh and Meall a' Choire LeithHiking · 11km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Lawers HotelModerate

    This route combines Meall Garbh with Meall a' Choire Leith, offering a scenic and rewarding hike.

  • Meall Garbh from Ben Lawers Car ParkHiking · 8km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Ben Lawers Car ParkModerate

    This straightforward route starts from the Ben Lawers Car Park and follows a well-trodden path to the summit of Meall Garbh.

  • Standard Route from Glen LyonHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from InnerwickModerate

    This route starts from Innerwick and follows a path through Glen Lyon, it offers scenic views and is a straightforward hike to the summit.

  • Route from Lawers VillageHiking · 16km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 45m · from LawersModerate

    Starting from Lawers Village, this route takes you through varied terrain and offers a less frequented path to the summit.

  • Meall Garbh via Meall GreighHiking · 14km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from Lawers VillageHard

    This circular route includes ascents of Meall Greigh and Meall Garbh, providing a full day of hiking with stunning views.

  • Meall Garbh East RidgeScrambling · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Loch TayHard

    The East Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble to the summit of Meall Garbh, suitable for experienced scramblers.

  • Route via An StucScrambling · 14km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from LawersHard

    This route involves a scramble over An Stuc before reaching Meall Garbh, it is more challenging due to the scrambling sections.

  • Meall Garbh via Ben LawersHiking · 14km · from Lawers VillageHard

    This challenging route takes you over Ben Lawers before reaching Meall Garbh, providing a strenuous but rewarding hike.

  • Meall Garbh Circular via Meall GreighHiking · 16km · from Lawers VillageHard

    A circular route taking in Meall Greigh and Meall Garbh, offers varied terrain and excellent views.

  • Meall Garbh via An StucScrambling · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Lawers VillageChallenging

    This route involves a scramble over An Stuc, it is a Grade 1 scramble and requires a good head for heights.

  • Meall Garbh via Cam ChreagScrambling · 14km · 1,000 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from Lawers VillageChallenging

    This route includes a scramble over Cam Chreag, it is a Grade 2 scramble and offers a more adventurous ascent.

  • Lawers Range TraverseHiking · 20km · from Lawers VillageDifficult

    This is a long traverse across the Lawers Range, including Meall Garbh, it is a challenging route with significant elevation gain and requires good navigation skills.

  • Meall Garbh ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Lawers VillageGrade 1 Scramble

    This scrambling route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the rocky sections of Meall Garbh, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.

  • Meall Garbh CircuitHiking · 16km · from Lawers VillageHiking

    This circuit route takes in several peaks including Meall Garbh, providing a full day of hiking with rewarding views.

  • East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from InnerwickGrade 1 Scramble

    This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the east ridge of Meall Garbh, providing a more adventurous ascent.

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Cloud inversion · 7 days

The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Garbh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1123m summit.

Dark sky · 7 days

How dark the sky gets over Meall Garbh 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 07:17, sunset 16:44

9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:51.

About Meall Garbh

Meall Garbh is 1,123 m (3,685 ft) high with 198 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 2nd highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are An Stuc (0.9 km), Creag an Fhithich (1.7 km) and Ben Lawers (2.5 km).

How high is Meall Garbh?

Meall Garbh is 1,123 metres high with 198 metres of prominence.

Where is Meall Garbh?

Meall Garbh is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

Are there routes for Meall Garbh?

Peakify lists 20 routes for Meall Garbh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Lawers Range Circuit (15km, Moderate).

Is it safe to climb Meall Garbh 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.

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