The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Suilven each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 731m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Suilven 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 07:25, sunset 16:42
9h 17m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:48.
Suilven is one of the best-known shapes in Scotland. From Lochinver it looks like a single tower, but the hill is a narrow ridge running east to west with steep rock at both ends. Its highest point is the western dome, Caisteal Liath, at 731m (2398ft). With 496m of prominence it is a Graham and a Marilyn, and Canisp, its nearest higher neighbour, stands 5km to the east across the moor.
The usual approach is from Lochinver along the private road to Glencanisp Lodge, then a long track and path across the moorland to the foot of the hill. A steep, eroded gully path climbs from the north side to the Bealach Mor in the middle of the ridge, and from there a path leads west to the summit.
The walk-in is long, so leave plenty of daylight. The ridge east of the bealach is narrower and rockier, with some exposed scrambling towards the eastern top. The summit gives a wide view of Assynt's scattered hills and lochans.
Suilven is 731 m (2,400 ft) high with 496 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 948th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Meadhonach West Top (0.9 km), Meall Meadhonach (1.2 km) and Meall Beag (1.4 km).
How long is the walk to Suilven?
It is a long day because of the walk-in across the moorland from Lochinver or Elphin. Plan for a full day and leave plenty of daylight.
Is Suilven difficult to climb?
The gully up to the Bealach Mor is steep and loose, but the route to the western summit is a walk. The ridge to the east of the bealach needs some scrambling.
Where do you start Suilven from?
Most walkers start from Lochinver and follow the road to Glencanisp Lodge, then the track across the moor.
Is Suilven a Corbett?
No. It is a Graham and a Marilyn.
How high is Suilven?
Suilven is 731 metres high with 496 metres of prominence.
Where is Suilven?
Suilven is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Suilven?
Peakify lists 1 route for Suilven, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Suilven 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 Suilven?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Suilven is one of the best-known shapes in Scotland. From Lochinver it looks like a single tower, but the hill is a narrow ridge running east to west with steep rock at both ends. Its highest point is the western dome, Caisteal Liath, at 731m (2398ft). With 496m of prominence it is a Graham and a Marilyn, and Canisp, its nearest higher neighbour, stands 5km to the east across the moor.
The usual approach is from Lochinver along the private road to Glencanisp Lodge, then a long track and path across the moorland to the foot of the hill. A steep, eroded gully path climbs from the north side to the Bealach Mor in the middle of the ridge, and from there a path leads west to the summit.
The walk-in is long, so leave plenty of daylight. The ridge east of the bealach is narrower and rockier, with some exposed scrambling towards the eastern top. The summit gives a wide view of Assynt's scattered hills and lochans.
Suilven is 731 m (2,400 ft) high with 496 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 948th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Meadhonach West Top (0.9 km), Meall Meadhonach (1.2 km) and Meall Beag (1.4 km).
How long is the walk to Suilven?
It is a long day because of the walk-in across the moorland from Lochinver or Elphin. Plan for a full day and leave plenty of daylight.
Is Suilven difficult to climb?
The gully up to the Bealach Mor is steep and loose, but the route to the western summit is a walk. The ridge to the east of the bealach needs some scrambling.
Where do you start Suilven from?
Most walkers start from Lochinver and follow the road to Glencanisp Lodge, then the track across the moor.
Is Suilven a Corbett?
No. It is a Graham and a Marilyn.
How high is Suilven?
Suilven is 731 metres high with 496 metres of prominence.
Where is Suilven?
Suilven is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Suilven?
Peakify lists 1 route for Suilven, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Suilven 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 Suilven?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
