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Meall Liath routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Kinloch RannochModerate
The standard route to Meall Liath starts from Kinloch Rannoch, it involves a straightforward hike with some steep sections, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
South ApproachHiking · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Loch RannochModerate
The south approach to Meall Liath begins near Loch Rannoch, it is a longer route with a gradual ascent, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Kinloch RannochGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Meall Liath, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
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Is it safe to climb Meall Liath today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Liath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1014m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall Liath 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 16:43
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:50.
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About Meall Liath
Meall Liath is 1,014 m (3,326 ft) high with 60 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 17th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Carn Mairg (0.8 km), Meall na Aighean (1.6 km) and Meall na Aighean West Top (1.8 km).
How high is Meall Liath?
Meall Liath is 1,014 metres high with 60 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall Liath?
Meall Liath is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall Liath?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall Liath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall Liath 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 Liath?
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.
