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Meall Meadhonach routes: 5 ways to the top
South ApproachHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverieModerate
The South Approach is a scenic hiking route that takes you through varied terrain including moorland and rocky paths, it is suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InverieGrade 1
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Knoydart, it is a popular choice for those seeking a less technical ascent.
East Ridge AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 470 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InverieGrade 2
The East Ridge Ascent is a more challenging scramble with some exposure, it requires a good head for heights and scrambling skills.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 480 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from InverieGrade 3
The West Face Climb is a technical climbing route that involves several pitches, it is recommended for experienced climbers with proper gear.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverieClimbing
This is a challenging climbing route on the east face of Meall Meadhonach, requiring technical climbing skills and equipment, not recommended for beginners
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Meadhonach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 731m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall Meadhonach 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 07:23, sunset 16:39
9h 16m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:45.
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About Meall Meadhonach
Meall Meadhonach is 731 m (2,398 ft) high with 23 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 948th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall an Eoin (1.7 km), Ben Klibreck - Meall nan Con (1.7 km) and Meall Ailein (1.5 km).
How high is Meall Meadhonach?
Meall Meadhonach is 731 metres high with 23 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall Meadhonach?
Meall Meadhonach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall Meadhonach?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Meall Meadhonach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Approach (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall Meadhonach 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 Meadhonach?
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.
