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Stob Choire a' Mhail routes: 3 ways to the top
Devil's Ridge TraverseScrambling · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Glen NevisGrade 1 Scramble
The Devil's Ridge is a classic ridge traverse, it is narrow and exposed in places, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Stob Ban and Stob Choire a Mhail CircuitHiking · 14km · from Glen NevisHiking
This circuit takes in both Stob Ban and Stob Choire a Mhail, providing a challenging hike with rewarding views.
The Ring of SteallHiking · 16km · from Glen NevisHiking
The Ring of Steall is a famous and demanding route that includes several Munros, including Stob Choire a Mhail, known for its dramatic scenery.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stob Choire a' Mhail today?
Stob Choire a' Mhail today (updated 19:51, 27 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Stob Choire a' Mhail weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stob Choire a' Mhail weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stob Choire a' Mhail weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stob Choire a' Mhail summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 5°/2° | -4° | 41/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 39/48 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/1° | -1° | 44/55 | 59% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 5°/-3° | -5° | 7/9 | 49% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-3° | -7° | 8/10 | 27% |
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| Mon 2Partly cloudy | Good | 4°/-3° | -7° | 15/19 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 17/21 | 4% |
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Stob Choire a' Mhail 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -2° | 16/19 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -3° | 15/19 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 16% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -8° | 27/34 | 20% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-2° | -4° | 27/33 | 22% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -4° | 26/33 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob Choire a' Mhail each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 990m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob Choire a' Mhail 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 07:20, sunset 16:46
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:53.
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About Stob Choire a' Mhail
Stob Choire a' Mhail is 990 m (3,248 ft) high with 66 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 169th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr an Iubhair (0.5 km), Sgurr a' Mhaim (0.7 km) and Am Bodach (1.6 km).
How high is Stob Choire a' Mhail?
Stob Choire a' Mhail is 990 metres high with 66 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob Choire a' Mhail?
Stob Choire a' Mhail is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob Choire a' Mhail?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Stob Choire a' Mhail, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stob Choire a' Mhail 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 Stob Choire a' Mhail tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 48 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stob Choire a' Mhail this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stob Choire a' Mhail?
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.
