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 at a Glance#
About An Gearanach#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 358 mm | overcast | 96% | 11.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 235 mm | overcast | 95% | 11.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 278 mm | overcast | 93% | 10.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 7° | -2° | 152 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 10° | 2° | 140 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 5° | 139 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 157 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 10° | 188 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 6° - 11° | 4° | 266 mm | overcast | 92% | 8.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 307 mm | overcast | 94% | 9.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -4° | 321 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 333 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
