Routes up
Mullach Cadha Rainich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from KinlocheweModerate
This route starts from Kinlochewe and follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of the surrounding Torridon landscape.
Loch Fannich ApproachHiking · 15km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from Loch FannichHard
This longer route approaches from Loch Fannich, offering a remote and scenic hike with significant elevation gain.
Alternative Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Loch a' BhraoinGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble along the ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with rewarding views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mullach Cadha Rainich today?
Mullach Cadha Rainich today (updated 07:03, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Mullach Cadha Rainich weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mullach Cadha Rainich weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 48 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mullach Cadha Rainich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Mullach Cadha Rainich summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 28/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/5° | -1° | 23/48 | 10% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/1° | -2° | 40/51 | 34% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 12/15 | 46% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-2° | -6° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -6° | 17/22 | 0% |
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Mullach Cadha Rainich 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 18/22 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 7/11 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 7/12 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 21/26 | 24% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 15/38 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Marginal | 7°/2° | -2° | 18/45 | 39% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mullach Cadha Rainich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 996m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mullach Cadha Rainich 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 07:22, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Mullach Cadha Rainich
Mullach Cadha Rainich is 996 m (3,266 ft) high with 35 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 158th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Mam Sodhail East Top (0.5 km), Stob Coire Dhomhnuill (1.6 km) and Sron Garbh (1.8 km).
How high is Mullach Cadha Rainich?
Mullach Cadha Rainich is 996 metres high with 35 metres of prominence.
Where is Mullach Cadha Rainich?
Mullach Cadha Rainich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Mullach Cadha Rainich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Mullach Cadha Rainich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mullach Cadha Rainich 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 Mullach Cadha Rainich tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 48 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Mullach Cadha Rainich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Mullach Cadha Rainich?
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.
