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Spidean Mialach West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Loch Quoich DamModerate
This route starts from the Loch Quoich Dam and follows a path that ascends gradually, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 11km · 880 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Kinloch HournModerate
This approach from Kinloch Hourn takes you through rugged terrain, with a steady climb to the summit.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Loch Quoich DamGrade 1
A more challenging route that involves some scrambling along the east ridge, providing an exhilarating experience for seasoned hikers.
Northwest RidgeScrambling · 13km · 920 m ascent · ~4h 10m · from Loch QuoichGrade 2
A demanding scramble up the northwest ridge, requiring good navigation skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Spidean Mialach West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 978m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Spidean Mialach West Top 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 23m 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 West Top
Spidean Mialach West Top is 978 m (3,207 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 192nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Spidean Mialach (0.4 km), Stob Loch Fearna (1.8 km) and Meall a' Mheil (1.5 km).
How high is Spidean Mialach West Top?
Spidean Mialach West Top is 978 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Spidean Mialach West Top?
Spidean Mialach West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Spidean Mialach West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Spidean Mialach West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Spidean Mialach West Top 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 West Top?
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.
