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Meall nan Tarmachan South Top routes: 3 ways to the top
South Top Direct AscentHiking · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Lochan na LairigeModerate
This direct ascent route to Meall nan Tarmachan South Top starts from the Lochan na Lairige car park and heads directly up the southern slopes, it is a straightforward hike with some steep sections.
Meall nan Tarmachan CircuitHiking · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from KillinModerate
The Meall nan Tarmachan Circuit is a popular hiking route that includes the South Top, it starts from the car park near Lochan na Lairige and follows a circular path over the main summit and the South Top, offering panoramic views.
Tarmachan Ridge TraverseScrambling · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from KillinGrade 1
The Tarmachan Ridge Traverse is a classic route that includes Meall nan Tarmachan South Top, it offers a mix of hiking and scrambling along a stunning ridge with excellent views, the route is best tackled in a clockwise direction starting from the car park near Lochan na Lairige.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall nan Tarmachan South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 922m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall nan Tarmachan South Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 3 of the next 7 days, about 3.4 cm in all, most on Sunday (1.5 cm). Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:44
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:50.
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About Meall nan Tarmachan South Top
Meall nan Tarmachan South Top is 922 m (3,024 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. OS grid reference NN589385. It is the 37th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Meall nan Tarmachan East Top (0.6 km), Meall nan Tarmachan (0.6 km) and Meall nan Tarmachan NE Top (1.1 km).
How high is Meall nan Tarmachan South Top?
Meall nan Tarmachan South Top is 922 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall nan Tarmachan South Top?
Meall nan Tarmachan South Top is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall nan Tarmachan South Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meall nan Tarmachan South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Top Direct Ascent (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meall nan Tarmachan South Top 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.
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