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Meallan na Saobhaidhe routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from InverlaelModerate
This route ascends the northern ridge of Meallan na Saobhaidhe, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Strath MulzieModerate
The south approach provides a gentle ascent through scenic moorland, ideal for a less strenuous hike.
East ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Loch a' BhraoinGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the eastern face, requiring basic scrambling skills.
West Ridge ClimbScrambling · 9km · from Loch GlascarnochGrade 2 Scramble
The west ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some exposed sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meallan na Saobhaidhe today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meallan na Saobhaidhe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 686m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meallan na Saobhaidhe 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 07:23, sunset 16:43
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:49.
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About Meallan na Saobhaidhe
Meallan na Saobhaidhe is 686 m (2,250 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1130th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Gorm SE Top (0.9 km), Creag Dhubh Fannaich (1.9 km) and Meallan Buidhe (1.3 km).
How high is Meallan na Saobhaidhe?
Meallan na Saobhaidhe is 686 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Meallan na Saobhaidhe?
Meallan na Saobhaidhe is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meallan na Saobhaidhe?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meallan na Saobhaidhe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meallan na Saobhaidhe 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 na Saobhaidhe?
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.
