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Spidean Mialach routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Loch Quoich DamModerate
The standard route to Spidean Mialach starts from the Loch Quoich Dam, it follows a well-trodden path that ascends gradually before steepening towards the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Northwest RidgeHiking · 11km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Loch Quoich DamModerate
The Northwest Ridge route offers a less frequented path to the summit, it provides a quieter ascent with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy solitude.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Loch Quoich DamGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of Spidean Mialach, it is a more challenging alternative to the standard hiking route and requires some basic scrambling skills.
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Is it safe to climb Spidean Mialach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Spidean Mialach 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 Spidean Mialach 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 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:46
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Spidean Mialach
Spidean Mialach is 996 m (3,267 ft) high with 260 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 Spidean Mialach West Top (0.4 km), Stob Loch Fearna (1.9 km) and Meall a' Mheil (1.7 km).
How high is Spidean Mialach?
Spidean Mialach is 996 metres high with 260 metres of prominence.
Where is Spidean Mialach?
Spidean Mialach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Spidean Mialach?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Spidean Mialach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Spidean Mialach 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 Spidean Mialach?
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.
