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 at a Glance#
Address: Mam Sodhail (mountain), Torridon/Morvern area, Highland, Scotland
Hours: Open access (daylight hours recommended)
About Mam Sodhail#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 391 mm | overcast | 96% | 13.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -9° | 265 mm | overcast | 94% | 13.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 322 mm | overcast | 92% | 12.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 5° | -5° | 186 mm | overcast | 89% | 10.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 8° | -1° | 164 mm | overcast | 86% | 9.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 11° | 3° | 161 mm | overcast | 87% | 9.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 6° - 12° | 6° | 178 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 6° - 12° | 5° | 207 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 4° - 10° | 2° | 294 mm | overcast | 91% | 10.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 6° | -3° | 348 mm | overcast | 94% | 11.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -6° | 364 mm | overcast | 95% | 12.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -8° | 370 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
