Routes up
Aonach Shasuinn routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from StrathcarronModerate
The standard route to Aonach Shasuinn starts from Strathcarron, it involves a long approach through Glen Affric and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · 820 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from StrathcarronModerate
The South Ridge offers a straightforward ascent with a gradual incline, suitable for less experienced hikers looking for a scenic route.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from StrathcarronGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the East Ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requires basic scrambling skills.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 9km · from StrathcarronGrade 3
The North Face presents a challenging climb with steep sections and requires technical climbing skills, recommended for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Aonach Shasuinn today?
Aonach Shasuinn today (updated 01:53, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Aonach Shasuinn weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Aonach Shasuinn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 54 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Aonach Shasuinn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Aonach Shasuinn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -4° | 37/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Poor | 6°/5° | -1° | 44/54 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/1° | -1° | 46/57 | 69% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 10/13 | 49% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 10/12 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 0% |
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Aonach Shasuinn 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -2° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 6/8 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 1°/-3° | -7° | 16/20 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 20/25 | 24% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -5° | 18/22 | 39% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Shasuinn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 888m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach Shasuinn 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 07:22, sunset 16:45
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:51.
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About Aonach Shasuinn
Aonach Shasuinn is 888 m (2,913 ft) high with 237 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 448th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn nan Coireachan Cruaidh (1.3 km), Carn a' Choire Bhuidhe (1.5 km) and Beinn an Iomaire (1.9 km).
How high is Aonach Shasuinn?
Aonach Shasuinn is 888 metres high with 237 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Shasuinn?
Aonach Shasuinn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Shasuinn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Aonach Shasuinn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Aonach Shasuinn 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 is the weather on Aonach Shasuinn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 54 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Aonach Shasuinn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Aonach Shasuinn?
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.
