An Gearanach
Mountain Scottish Munro peak near Glen Coe
Highland mountain in Scotland, classified as a Munro and favoured for exposed ridgelines and scrambling. Walkers link it with neighbouring peaks for full-day routes and loch views.
An Gearanach is a mountain in the Mamores range of the Scottish Highlands, known to hillwalkers for its rocky summit and ridge routes. It is one of the recognised Munros in the area.
The mountain shares the long tradition of Scottish hillwalking and mountaineering; its inclusion in the Munro lists has made it a regular objective for climbers completing Munro bagging. The routes have been used for grazing and hill management historically.
The peak sits in the Mamores, near Fort William and Glen Nevis in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is approached from glen access points and mountain paths that connect to the wider range.
- Peak status and views: Classified as a Munro and commonly climbed as part of ridge routes in the Mamores, it offers steep, rocky terrain and views into Glen Nevis and toward Ben Nevis on clear days.
How to Get to An Gearanach #
An Gearanach is in the Scottish Highlands. Typical access is from Glen Nevis and Glen Coe approaches; local maps and mountain guides will provide specific parking points and route suggestions depending on the chosen ridge.
Tips for Visiting An Gearanach #
- This is a mountain route: take maps and a compass (or reliable GPS) and be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
- Expect steep sections and scrambling on ridgelines; experience with hillwalking and proper boots advised.
Best Time to Visit An Gearanach #
An Gearanach is best approached in the Scottish summer for reliable paths and daylight, though Scottish weather is always negotiable.
Weather & Climate near An Gearanach #
An Gearanach's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2874 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (358 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (235 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (278 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (266 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (307 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (321 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (333 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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