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Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from InverieModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Knoydart Peninsula, starting from Inverie and looping back, offering stunning views of the surrounding lochs and peaks.
East Approach HikeHiking · 12km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from InverieModerate
This longer hike approaches from the east, providing a gradual ascent with panoramic views of the Knoydart landscape.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InverieGrade 3 Climb
The South Face presents a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1124m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar 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. Lying snow up to 8 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:46.
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About Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar
Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar is 1,124 m (3,688 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 30th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Clach Choutsaich (0.3 km), Stuc Gharbh Mhor (0.6 km) and Stuc Gharbh Mhor (0.9 km).
How high is Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar?
Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar is 1,124 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar?
Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar 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 Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar?
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.
