Mam Sodhail
Mountain Munro peak in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland
Mam Sodhail is a Munro in the Northwest Highlands, approached from Glen Affric; walkers and scramblers come for summit views and classic Scottish hill country.
Mam Sodhail is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands and is classed as a Munro, with a summit at 1,181 metres (3,875 feet). It is a prominent hill in the Glen Affric and Kintail area and is well known to hillwalkers.
Walkers commonly include Mam Sodhail as part of a longer mountain day that also takes in nearby Carn Eighe, using a high ridge that links the two peaks and offers wide views over glens and lochs. Routes approach from the Glen Affric side and involve long ascents across high ground.
The mountain sits in the north-western Highlands of Scotland within Highland council area, near Glen Affric and the Loch Mullardoch area.
- Height: Is classed as a Munro with a summit altitude of 1,181 metres (3,875 feet), making it a common target for hillwalkers completing Munros.
- Typical route: Often climbed together with the neighbouring Munro Carn Eighe via a high connecting ridge, forming a long-day outing from Glen Affric approaches.
How to Get to Mam Sodhail #
Access from Glen Affric car parks or village roads in the Highlands. The nearest sizable towns with public transport links are Inverness and Fort William; local buses and private transfers can bring walkers to trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Mam Sodhail #
- Aim for a clear-weather day - summit views are substantially reduced in mist and rain.
- Start early from Glen Affric or nearby car parks to avoid long afternoon return times on rough tracks.
- If attempting winter routes, carry crampons and know avalanche risks; the area is remote.
Best Time to Visit Mam Sodhail #
Best in summer for straightforward hillwalking; winter ascents require alpine equipment and experience.
Weather & Climate near Mam Sodhail #
Mam Sodhail's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (3250 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (391 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (265 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (322 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (207 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (294 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (348 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (364 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (370 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
