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Meikle Conval routes: 3 ways to the top
Meikle Conval CircularHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from DufftownModerate
This circular route starts from Dufftown and takes you through scenic paths around Meikle Conval, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Meikle Conval Direct AscentHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Convalmore DistilleryModerate
This direct ascent route begins at the Convalmore Distillery and follows a straightforward path to the summit of Meikle Conval, ideal for those seeking a shorter hike.
Meikle Conval via Ben RinnesHiking · 15km · from Ben Rinnes Car ParkHard
This challenging route combines the ascent of Meikle Conval with Ben Rinnes, offering a full day of hiking with rewarding views from both summits.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meikle Conval each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 571m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meikle Conval 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 07:15, sunset 16:37
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:42.
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About Meikle Conval
Meikle Conval is 571 m (1,873 ft) high with 246 m of prominence. It is in Tomintoul to Banff, Scotland. OS grid reference NJ291371. It is the 6th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Tomintoul to Banff. The nearest summits are Little Conval (2.1 km), Ben Rinnes (4.0 km) and Hill of Clais nan Earb (5.5 km).
How high is Meikle Conval?
Meikle Conval is 571 metres high with 246 metres of prominence.
Where is Meikle Conval?
Meikle Conval is listed in Tomintoul to Banff, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meikle Conval?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Meikle Conval, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Meikle Conval Circular (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meikle Conval 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 Meikle Conval?
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.
