Meall Odhar weather forecast

922 m · 3,025 ft · Prominence 15 m · 9 routes

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Meall Odhar routes: 9 ways to the top

  • Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 5km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Glenshee Ski CentreEasy

    This route starts from the Glenshee Ski Centre and follows a path that ascends gradually to the summit of Meall Odhar, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

  • Standard RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate

    The standard route to Meall Odhar starts at the Glenshee Ski Centre and follows a path that ascends gradually to the summit, offering views of the surrounding Cairngorms.

  • East ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Spittal of GlensheeModerate

    The east approach starts from Spittal of Glenshee and follows a less trodden path, offering a quieter route to the summit with a steady climb.

  • South Ridge RouteHiking · 6km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate

    This route takes a more direct path up the south ridge of Meall Odhar, providing a steeper ascent with rewarding views.

  • South Approach via Glas MaolHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate

    This route approaches Meall Odhar from the south, passing over Glas Maol and offering expansive views of the Cairngorms.

  • South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 320 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1

    The South Ridge Scramble involves a more direct ascent with some easy scrambling sections, suitable for those looking for a bit more adventure.

  • North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble

    This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Meall Odhar, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.

  • East Face ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble

    The East Face Scramble involves a more challenging ascent, requiring some hands-on scrambling, suitable for experienced hikers.

  • East Ridge TraverseScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 2

    The East Ridge Traverse is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and offering rewarding views.

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Cloud inversion · 7 days

The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Odhar 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 Odhar 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 07:14, sunset 16:39

9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:46.

About Meall Odhar

Meall Odhar is 922 m (3,025 ft) high with 15 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 135th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Sron na Gaoithe (1.8 km), Glas Maol (1.3 km) and Creag Leacach (2.8 km).

How high is Meall Odhar?

Meall Odhar is 922 metres high with 15 metres of prominence.

Where is Meall Odhar?

Meall Odhar is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.

Are there routes for Meall Odhar?

Peakify lists 9 routes for Meall Odhar, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (5km, Easy).

Is it safe to climb Meall Odhar 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 Odhar?

The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.

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