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Meall na h-Eilde routes: 2 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glengarry ForestModerate
The standard route to Meall na h-Eilde starts from the Glengarry Forest, it involves a straightforward hike with some boggy sections, the path is not always clear but the terrain is generally manageable.
North RidgeScrambling · 10km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glengarry ForestModerate
This route follows the north ridge of Meall na h-Eilde, it offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, the views along the ridge are rewarding.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall na h-Eilde each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 837m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall na h-Eilde 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 07:21, sunset 16:45
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:19 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:51.
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About Meall na h-Eilde
Meall na h-Eilde is 837 m (2,747 ft) high with 450 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 607th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall an Tagraidh (1.1 km), Meall na h-Eilde West Top (1.2 km) and Meall Coire nan Saobhaidh (1.2 km).
How high is Meall na h-Eilde?
Meall na h-Eilde is 837 metres high with 450 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall na h-Eilde?
Meall na h-Eilde is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall na h-Eilde?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Meall na h-Eilde, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall na h-Eilde 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 h-Eilde?
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.
