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Meall nan Ceapraichean routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from InverlaelHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from InverlaelModerate
This route starts from Inverlael and follows a path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to reach the summit of Meall nan Ceapraichean, it offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Route via Beinn DeargHiking · 18km · from InverlaelModerate
This route involves climbing Beinn Dearg first before continuing to Meall nan Ceapraichean, it is a longer and more challenging hike with rewarding views.
Route via Gleann na SguaibHiking · 16km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 45m · from InverlaelModerate
The route follows the Gleann na Sguaib path and ascends steeply to the ridge leading to Meall nan Ceapraichean, it is a scenic route with varied terrain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meall nan Ceapraichean today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall nan Ceapraichean each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 977m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall nan Ceapraichean each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 2 of the next 7 days, about 4.6 cm in all, most on Sunday (3.2 cm). Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:24, sunset 16:42
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:49.
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About Meall nan Ceapraichean
Meall nan Ceapraichean is 977 m (3,205 ft) high with 127 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 196th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ceann Garbh (0.6 km), Beinn Dearg (1.4 km) and Eididh nan Clach Geala (1.7 km).
How high is Meall nan Ceapraichean?
Meall nan Ceapraichean is 977 metres high with 127 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall nan Ceapraichean?
Meall nan Ceapraichean is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall nan Ceapraichean?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall nan Ceapraichean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Inverlael (14km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall nan Ceapraichean 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 nan Ceapraichean?
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.
