Routes up
The Wiss routes: 3 ways to the top
The Wiss Circular RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from LochgoilheadModerate
A scenic loop around The Wiss offering views of the surrounding hills and lochs, suitable for most hikers.
The Wiss ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from LochgoilheadGrade 1 Scramble
A more challenging route involving some scrambling sections, recommended for those with scrambling experience.
The Wiss Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from LochgoilheadGrade 2 Scramble
A technical route along the ridge requiring climbing skills, offers stunning panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Wiss today?
The Wiss today (updated 17:36, 28 Oct): up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 8 mph.
The Wiss weather today
Slight rain, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
The Wiss weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Wiss weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 5% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Wiss summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 10°/5° | 0° | 38/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 10°/6° | 4° | 21/26 | 8% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/5° | 2° | 26/32 | 3% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 9°/7° | 4° | 13/16 | 5% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -3° | 9/12 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 9°/-2° | -5° | 7/8 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 11/13 | 2% |
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The Wiss 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 7/9 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 11/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 12/15 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 23/28 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 4° | 30/38 | 24% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Marginal | 11°/5° | 2° | 37/46 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Wiss each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 589m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Wiss 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 07:09, sunset 16:43
9h 33m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:04 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:04 to 16:48.
Nearby summits
Close to The Wiss
About The Wiss
The Wiss is 589 m (1,932 ft) high with 170 m of prominence. It is in The River Tweed to the English Border, Scotland. OS grid reference NT264206. It is the 11th highest of the 109 summits Peakify lists in The River Tweed to the English Border. The nearest summits are Fall Law (2.4 km), Shepherdscleuch Rig (2.5 km) and Turner Cleuch Law (2.3 km).
How high is The Wiss?
The Wiss is 589 metres high with 170 metres of prominence.
Where is The Wiss?
The Wiss is listed in The River Tweed to the English Border, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Wiss?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Wiss, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is The Wiss Circular Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Wiss 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 The Wiss tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on The Wiss this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 5% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Wiss?
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.
