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An Sgarsoch routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 24km · 900 m ascent · ~6h 20m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route begins at Linn of Dee and follows a track through Glen Lui, continuing past Derry Lodge and into Glen Luibeg before ascending the gentle slopes of An Sgarsoch.
Alternative Route via Glen FeshieHiking · 30km · 950 m ascent · ~7h 35m · from AchleanModerate
Starting from Achlean in Glen Feshie, this route offers a longer approach, crossing the River Feshie and ascending through remote terrain to reach the summit.
Winter Ascent via Glen TiltClimbing · 35km · from Blair AthollChallenging
This winter route starts from Blair Atholl, following Glen Tilt before ascending the snow-covered slopes of An Sgarsoch, requiring winter skills and equipment.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Sgarsoch each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1007m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Sgarsoch each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 0.8 cm in all, most on Saturday (0.8 cm). Lying snow up to 7 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:41
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About An Sgarsoch
An Sgarsoch is 1,007 m (3,302 ft) high with 319 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 80th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Scarsoch Bheag (1.6 km), Druim Sgarsoch (1.2 km) and Carn Greannach (2.3 km).
How high is An Sgarsoch?
An Sgarsoch is 1,007 metres high with 319 metres of prominence.
Where is An Sgarsoch?
An Sgarsoch is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Sgarsoch?
Peakify lists 3 routes for An Sgarsoch, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (24km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An Sgarsoch today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for An Sgarsoch?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
