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Meall na Caillich routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from KillinModerate
The standard route to Meall na Caillich starts from the village of Killin, it follows a well-trodden path through Glen Lochay before ascending the grassy slopes to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · from AcharnModerate
This route begins at Acharn and follows the south ridge of Meall na Caillich, it is a longer approach but offers a more gradual ascent with panoramic views.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · from LawersGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Scramble is a more adventurous route that involves some easy scrambling, it starts from Lawers and provides a more direct ascent to the summit.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 7km · from Glen LyonGrade 2 Climb
The North Face Climb is a challenging route suitable for experienced climbers, it involves technical climbing sections and requires proper equipment and expertise.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall na Caillich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 598m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall na Caillich 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 07:25, sunset 16:46
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:51.
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About Meall na Caillich
Meall na Caillich is 598 m (1,962 ft) high with 42 m of prominence. It is in Applecross to Achnasheen, Scotland. OS grid reference NG877437. It is the 3rd highest of the 21 summits Peakify lists in Applecross to Achnasheen. The nearest summits are Meall na Caillich South Top (0.8 km), Sgurr a' Gharaidh (0.9 km) and Creag Dabaobh (1.4 km).
How high is Meall na Caillich?
Meall na Caillich is 598 metres high with 42 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall na Caillich?
Meall na Caillich is listed in Applecross to Achnasheen, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall na Caillich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meall na Caillich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall na Caillich 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 na Caillich?
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.
