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.
Aonach Meadhoin at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 373 mm | overcast | 96% | 11.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 251 mm | overcast | 95% | 11.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 309 mm | overcast | 93% | 10.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 6° | -3° | 172 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 10° | 2° | 148 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 5° | 151 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 14° | 10° | 169 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 10° | 197 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 287 mm | overcast | 92% | 8.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | -1° | 331 mm | overcast | 94% | 10.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -4° | 352 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 355 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
