Routes up
Smean routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelScrambling Grade 1
A straightforward scramble up the north ridge of Smean, offering excellent views of the surrounding area.
South Face ClimbClimbing · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelClimbing
A challenging climb up the south face of Smean, suitable for experienced climbers.
East Ridge HikeHiking · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelHiking
A scenic hike along the east ridge of Smean, providing a less technical ascent.
West ApproachHiking · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverlaelHiking
A gentle approach from the west, ideal for those seeking a more relaxed ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Smean today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Smean each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 511m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Smean 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 07:14 to 16:41.
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About Smean
Smean is 511 m (1,677 ft) high with 212 m of prominence. It is in Tongue to Wick and Helmsdale, Scotland. OS grid reference ND032276. It is the 9th highest of the 23 summits Peakify lists in Tongue to Wick and Helmsdale. The nearest summits are Sal-vaich (1.6 km), Maiden Pap (2.3 km) and Morven (2.9 km).
How high is Smean?
Smean is 511 metres high with 212 metres of prominence.
Where is Smean?
Smean is listed in Tongue to Wick and Helmsdale, Scotland.
Are there routes for Smean?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Smean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Smean 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 Smean?
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.
