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Meall nan Eagan routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Drumochter PassModerate
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Drumochter Pass, it offers scenic views and a gradual ascent.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from DalwhinnieModerate
The West Approach starts from Dalwhinnie and offers a longer hike with a steady climb, suitable for experienced hikers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Loch CuaichGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the East Ridge, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meall nan Eagan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall nan Eagan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 658m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall nan Eagan 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 07:18, sunset 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:48.
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About Meall nan Eagan
Meall nan Eagan is 658 m (2,158 ft) high with 166 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1241st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Creag nan Adhaircean (1.4 km), Meall nan Eagan SW Top (1.1 km) and Creag Doire na h-Achlaise (2.0 km).
How high is Meall nan Eagan?
Meall nan Eagan is 658 metres high with 166 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall nan Eagan?
Meall nan Eagan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall nan Eagan?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall nan Eagan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall nan Eagan 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 Eagan?
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.
