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Meallan Caoruinn routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InchnadamphModerate
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Inchnadamph, it offers scenic views of the surrounding Assynt landscape.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from Loch AssyntModerate
This route begins near Loch Assynt and follows a less trodden path, it provides a more solitary experience with a gradual ascent.
East ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 480 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Glen OykelGrade 1 Scramble
The East Scramble involves some easy scrambling sections, it is suitable for those looking to add a bit of challenge to their hike.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meallan Caoruinn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 500m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meallan Caoruinn 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 07:23, sunset 16:42
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:47.
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About Meallan Caoruinn
Meallan Caoruinn is 500 m (1,641 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in The Fannaichs, Scotland. OS grid reference NH325686. It is the 9th highest of the 12 summits Peakify lists in The Fannaichs. The nearest summits are Meall Mhic Iomhair (1.5 km), Meall nan Caorach (1.1 km) and Meallan a' Mhuthaidh Mor (2.8 km).
How high is Meallan Caoruinn?
Meallan Caoruinn is 500 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Meallan Caoruinn?
Meallan Caoruinn is listed in The Fannaichs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meallan Caoruinn?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meallan Caoruinn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meallan Caoruinn 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 Meallan Caoruinn?
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.
