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Meall Onfhaidh routes: 4 ways to the top
West ApproachHiking · 4km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Cluanie Car ParkEasy
The West Approach is the easiest route to the summit, ideal for beginners looking for a less challenging hike
South Face AscentHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route ascends the south face of Meall Onfhaidh, providing a steady climb with rewarding views at the summit
North Ridge CircuitHiking · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Loch LoyneModerate
The North Ridge Circuit is a longer route that circles around the mountain, offering diverse terrain and panoramic views
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Loch CluanieGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meall Onfhaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 679m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meall Onfhaidh 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 07:22, sunset 16:47
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:19 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:52.
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About Meall Onfhaidh
Meall Onfhaidh is 679 m (2,229 ft) high with 297 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1156th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Aodann Chleireig (2.2 km), Gulvain South Top (2.7 km) and Meall a' Phubuill (2.3 km).
How high is Meall Onfhaidh?
Meall Onfhaidh is 679 metres high with 297 metres of prominence.
Where is Meall Onfhaidh?
Meall Onfhaidh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meall Onfhaidh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meall Onfhaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach (4km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb Meall Onfhaidh 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 Onfhaidh?
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.
