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Meall nan Clach Eiteag routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InverieModerate
This route starts from Inverie and follows the south ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Knoydart peninsula.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · from Kinloch HournDifficult
This longer route approaches from the west, providing a remote and wild experience through rugged terrain.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InverieGrade 3 Climb
The North Face offers a technical climb with steep sections, requiring climbing gear and experience.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall nan Clach Eiteag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 718m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall nan Clach Eiteag 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 07:23, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:53.
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About Meall nan Clach Eiteag
Meall nan Clach Eiteag is 718 m (2,356 ft) high with 28 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 996th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall a' Choire Dhuibh (0.5 km), Craig Backastain (1.0 km) and Beinn an Aodainn East Top (1.0 km).
How high is Meall nan Clach Eiteag?
Meall nan Clach Eiteag is 718 metres high with 28 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall nan Clach Eiteag?
Meall nan Clach Eiteag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall nan Clach Eiteag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meall nan Clach Eiteag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall nan Clach Eiteag 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 Clach Eiteag?
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.
