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Aonach Sgoilte West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Glen ShielGrade 1 Scramble
The West Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Glen Shiel, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience a Grade 1 scramble.
North Face AscentScrambling · 7km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Cluanie InnGrade 2 Scramble
The North Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble that requires careful navigation and offers a thrilling experience for seasoned scramblers.
South Ridge WalkHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InvergarryHiking
The South Ridge Walk is a scenic hiking route that provides a less technical ascent with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
East ApproachScrambling · 8km · from Loch CluanieGrade 3 Scramble
The East Approach is a demanding scramble that requires a good head for heights and offers a rewarding challenge for experienced mountaineers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Sgoilte West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 758m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach Sgoilte West Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:24, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:53.
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About Aonach Sgoilte West Top
Aonach Sgoilte West Top is 758 m (2,487 ft) high with 60 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 854th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ladhar Bheinn Far South Top (1.1 km), Ladhar Bheinn South Top (1.2 km) and Aonach Sgoilte (1.0 km).
How high is Aonach Sgoilte West Top?
Aonach Sgoilte West Top is 758 metres high with 60 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Sgoilte West Top?
Aonach Sgoilte West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Sgoilte West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Aonach Sgoilte West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Aonach Sgoilte West Top 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.
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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.
