Routes up
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from StrathcarronModerate
This route starts from Strathcarron and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from AttadaleGrade 3 Climb
This climbing route on the East Face is for advanced climbers, requiring technical skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mullach Coire nan Dearcag today?
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag today (updated 13:36, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 40 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -4° | 31/40 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -1° | 40/50 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -3° | 44/56 | 2% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 14/18 | 25% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 9% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 14/17 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 12/15 | 0% |
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Mullach Coire nan Dearcag 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 4Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 16/20 | 3% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 16/19 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 17/21 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 0° | 28/39 | 30% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Marginal | 8°/4° | 1° | 39/49 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mullach Coire nan Dearcag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 868m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mullach Coire nan Dearcag 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 07:17, sunset 16:42
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
Nearby summits
Close to Mullach Coire nan Dearcag
About Mullach Coire nan Dearcag
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag is 868 m (2,848 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 185th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are A' Chioch (2.3 km), Meallach Mhor (4.7 km) and Meall an Dubh-chadha (4.7 km).
How high is Mullach Coire nan Dearcag?
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag is 868 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Mullach Coire nan Dearcag?
Mullach Coire nan Dearcag is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Mullach Coire nan Dearcag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Mullach Coire nan Dearcag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mullach Coire nan Dearcag 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 Coire nan Dearcag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Mullach Coire nan Dearcag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Mullach Coire nan Dearcag?
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.
