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Meallan Dubh routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InchnadamphModerate
The standard route to Meallan Dubh starts from Inchnadamph, it follows a path along the River Traligill before ascending the slopes of Meallan Dubh, offering stunning views of the surrounding Assynt landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Loch AssyntModerate
The southwest approach to Meallan Dubh begins near Loch Assynt, it is a less frequented path that offers solitude and a gradual ascent through rugged terrain.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InchnadamphGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of Meallan Dubh, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from InchnadamphGrade 3 Climb
The north face climb is a technical route that requires climbing equipment and experience, it is suitable for experienced climbers seeking a challenging ascent.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meallan Dubh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 796m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meallan Dubh 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 07:19, sunset 16:42
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:48.
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About Meallan Dubh
Meallan Dubh is 796 m (2,612 ft) high with 28 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 723rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn an Leth-choin (1.1 km), Beinn a' Chrasgain (2.1 km) and Leacann Chorrach (1.6 km).
How high is Meallan Dubh?
Meallan Dubh is 796 metres high with 28 metres of prominence.
Where is Meallan Dubh?
Meallan Dubh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meallan Dubh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meallan Dubh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meallan Dubh 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 Dubh?
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.
