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Meall nan Ruadhag routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Kinloch RannochModerate
This route offers a scenic hike through the Scottish Highlands, starting from Kinloch Rannoch and looping back, providing views of the surrounding landscape.
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Kinloch RannochModerate
This route starts from Kinloch Rannoch and follows a well-defined path, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.
East ApproachHiking · 9km · 480 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Bridge of GaurModerate
This approach from the east provides a longer but gradual ascent, passing through varied terrain.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Loch RannochGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall nan Ruadhag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 647m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall nan Ruadhag 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 07:19, sunset 16:45
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:51.
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About Meall nan Ruadhag
Meall nan Ruadhag is 647 m (2,122 ft) high with 139 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1284th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Bhalach East Top (3.0 km), Meall Bhalach (3.8 km) and Beinn a' Bhric (6.8 km).
How high is Meall nan Ruadhag?
Meall nan Ruadhag is 647 metres high with 139 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall nan Ruadhag?
Meall nan Ruadhag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall nan Ruadhag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meall nan Ruadhag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall nan Ruadhag 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 Ruadhag?
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.
