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An Sgulan routes: 4 ways to the top
West Approach TrailHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InvereyEasy
The West Approach Trail is the easiest route to the summit, it is a gentle ascent suitable for all levels of hikers
East Ridge HikeHiking · 6km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from InvereyModerate
The East Ridge Hike is a scenic route that provides a moderate challenge with rewarding views at the summit, suitable for experienced hikers
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, it is a popular choice for those seeking a less technical ascent
South Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InvereyGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a challenging route that requires technical climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An Sgulan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Sgulan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 865m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Sgulan each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 3 of the next 7 days, about 4 cm in all, most on Sunday (1.9 cm). Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:43
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:50.
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About An Sgulan
An Sgulan is 865 m (2,838 ft) high with 86 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 56th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Beinn Udlamain (2.0 km), Glas Meall a' Chumhainn (2.5 km) and Meall Odhar Loch Monaidh (3.7 km).
How high is An Sgulan?
An Sgulan is 865 metres high with 86 metres of prominence.
Where is An Sgulan?
An Sgulan is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Sgulan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An Sgulan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach Trail (7km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb An Sgulan 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 Sgulan?
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.
