Aonach Meadhoin
Mountain Scottish Munro with craggy ridges and peaks
A Munro in the Highlands often climbed from Glen Carron; walkers come for steep scrambles, long ridgelines and views across glens to neighbouring peaks.
How to Get to Aonach Meadhoin #
Most ascents start from the A87/A87 junction near Glen Shiel or from the Strathcarron side; parking is limited and usually informal beside the single-track roads. Public transport is sparse-nearest rail stations are at Achnasheen or Strathcarron with onward local buses; many walkers use a car or arrange a taxi from Kyle of Lochalsh.
Tips for Visiting Aonach Meadhoin #
- Start before dawn if aiming for summit views; the cloud often builds by late morning.
- Follow the stalkers' paths rather than the faint tourist tracks-local routes are better marked on the ground.
- Carry a map and compass; the plateau and cliffs can be disorienting in mist.
Best Time to Visit Aonach Meadhoin #
Late spring through early autumn offers the most accessible walking conditions; winter requires serious mountaineering skills.
Weather & Climate near Aonach Meadhoin #
Aonach Meadhoin'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 (3095 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 (373 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (251 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 (309 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (148 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 (151 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (169 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 (197 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (287 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 (331 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (352 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (355 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
