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Meallan a' Chuail routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InchnadamphModerate
This route follows the north ridge of Meallan a Chuail, offering stunning views of the surrounding Assynt landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Loch AssyntModerate
Starting from the shores of Loch Assynt, this route ascends via the southwest slopes, providing a more secluded experience.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InchnadamphGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced hikers.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Loch AssyntGrade 2 Climb
This climbing route tackles the steep west face, requiring technical climbing skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meallan a' Chuail today?
Meallan a' Chuail today (updated 15:16, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 28 mph.
Meallan a' Chuail weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Meallan a' Chuail weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Meallan a' Chuail weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 51% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Meallan a' Chuail summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -4° | 45/56 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 37/46 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 10°/5° | 0° | 41/51 | 17% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/3° | 0° | 18/23 | 51% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 22/28 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/4° | 1° | 23/29 | 9% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -2° | 23/28 | 2% |
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Meallan a' Chuail 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 18/23 | 8% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -5° | 18/22 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -6° | 7/11 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -6° | 8/9 | 23% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 23/28 | 43% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Marginal | 8°/1° | -3° | 38/48 | 39% |
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| Tue 10Dense drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | 1° | 52/65 | 38% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meallan a' Chuail each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 751m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meallan a' Chuail 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 07:25, sunset 16:41
9h 16m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:47.
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About Meallan a' Chuail
Meallan a' Chuail is 751 m (2,462 ft) high with 205 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 875th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall an Fheur Loch (2.5 km), Beinn Leoid (2.4 km) and Druim nam Eithreag (3.2 km).
How high is Meallan a' Chuail?
Meallan a' Chuail is 751 metres high with 205 metres of prominence.
Where is Meallan a' Chuail?
Meallan a' Chuail is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meallan a' Chuail?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meallan a' Chuail, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meallan a' Chuail 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 is the weather on Meallan a' Chuail tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Meallan a' Chuail this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 51% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Meallan a' Chuail?
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.
