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Morven routes: 6 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Chapel of GariochModerate
The standard route to Morven starts from Chapel of Garioch, it follows a well-defined path through heather moorland and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Logie ColdstoneModerate
This route approaches Morven from the south, it is less frequented and provides a more solitary experience, the path is less defined and involves some navigation.
North ApproachHiking · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Logie ColdstoneModerate
This route approaches Morven from the north, providing a less frequented path with beautiful scenery.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from ClovaGrade 1
The East Face Scramble is a more challenging route that involves some scrambling over rocky terrain, it is suitable for experienced hikers looking for a bit of adventure.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Chapel of GariochGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
West Ridge CircuitHiking · 10km · from Logie ColdstoneStrenuous
The West Ridge Circuit is a longer and more strenuous hike, offering a full circuit of the mountain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Morven today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Morven each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 706m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Morven 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 07:20, sunset 16:36
9h 16m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:35. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:42.
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About Morven
Morven is 706 m (2,316 ft) high with 576 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1051st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Small Mount (1.4 km), Smean (2.9 km) and Sal-vaich (4.0 km).
How high is Morven?
Morven is 706 metres high with 576 metres of prominence.
Where is Morven?
Morven is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Morven?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Morven, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Morven 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 Morven?
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.
