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Meallan Liath routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · from InchnadamphModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Meallan Liath, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Loch AssyntGrade 2 Scramble
This scrambling route tackles the east face of Meallan Liath, providing a challenging ascent with some exposure.
North ApproachHiking · 12km · from LochinverDifficult
The north approach is a longer route that offers a gradual ascent with varied terrain.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from AchmelvichGrade 3 Climb
The west ridge climb is a technical route suitable for experienced climbers, featuring steep sections and rock climbing.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meallan Liath today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meallan Liath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 600m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meallan Liath 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 07:24, sunset 16:39
9h 15m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:37. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:44.
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About Meallan Liath
Meallan Liath is 600 m (1,968 ft) high with 147 m of prominence. It is in Durness to Loch Shin, Scotland. OS grid reference NC514503. It is the 2nd highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Durness to Loch Shin. The nearest summits are Meallan Liath NE Top (1.0 km), Sail Romascaig (3.1 km) and Ben Hope East Top (3.0 km).
How high is Meallan Liath?
Meallan Liath is 600 metres high with 147 metres of prominence.
Where is Meallan Liath?
Meallan Liath is listed in Durness to Loch Shin, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meallan Liath?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meallan Liath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meallan Liath 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 Liath?
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.
