Routes up
Tom Liath routes: 6 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverlaelModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
West Approach HikeHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InverlaelModerate
A longer hike approaching from the west, featuring diverse terrain and excellent panoramic views.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from InverlaelGrade 2
The East Face offers a challenging scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Ridge ClimbClimbing · 7km · from InverlaelGrade 3
The North Ridge provides a technical climb with several pitches, requiring climbing gear and expertise.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge of Tom Liath offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Torridon peaks, it is a popular choice for those seeking a less technical but rewarding ascent
East Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · from StrathcarronClimbing
The East Face of Tom Liath offers several climbing routes with varying degrees of difficulty, climbers should be prepared for technical pitches and bring appropriate gear
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Is it safe to climb Tom Liath today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Tom Liath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 638m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Tom Liath 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 07:14, sunset 16:37
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:43.
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About Tom Liath
Tom Liath is 638 m (2,093 ft) high with 54 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 470th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Mona Gowan (1.7 km), Cairnagour Hill (1.7 km) and Lary Hill (2.7 km).
How high is Tom Liath?
Tom Liath is 638 metres high with 54 metres of prominence.
Where is Tom Liath?
Tom Liath is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Tom Liath?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Tom Liath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Tom Liath 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 Tom Liath?
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.
