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Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from InchnadamphModerate
This route starts from Inchnadamph and follows a path that ascends gradually to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Assynt landscape.
Alternative Ascent via Gleann DubhHiking · 14km · from Gleann DubhModerate
This alternative route approaches from Gleann Dubh, providing a less frequented path with a more remote feel, suitable for those seeking solitude.
Scramble via Coire Mhic DhughaillScrambling · 10km · from InchnadamphGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes a more direct line through Coire Mhic Dhughaill, offering some hands-on sections and a more adventurous ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill today?
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill today (updated 21:21, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 57 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 21 mph.
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 57 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill 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°/2° | -5° | 46/57 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 37/47 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/1° | -1° | 48/59 | 20% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 18/23 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 18/23 | 25% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 21/26 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/1° | 0° | 17/21 | 4% |
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Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 18/22 | 10% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 8/10 | 12% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -6° | 9/11 | 21% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 14/18 | 26% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/-1° | -4° | 29/37 | 29% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/0° | -3° | 25/31 | 30% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 801m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill 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 16:40
9h 15m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:47.
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About Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill is 801 m (2,627 ft) high with 350 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 709th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sail Rac (0.8 km), Tatha nam Beann (1.2 km) and Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill East Top (0.8 km).
How high is Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill?
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill is 801 metres high with 350 metres of prominence.
Where is Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill?
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill 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 Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill?
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.
