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Leacann na Sguabaich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InverieModerate
This route starts from Inverie and follows a well-defined path up the slopes of Leacann na Sguabaich, offering stunning views of the surrounding Knoydart peninsula.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The West Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverieGrade 3 Climb
The South Face provides a challenging climb with several technical pitches, recommended for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Leacann na Sguabaich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Leacann na Sguabaich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 900m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Leacann na Sguabaich 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 07:18, sunset 16:43
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:49.
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About Leacann na Sguabaich
Leacann na Sguabaich is 900 m (2,952 ft) high with 70 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 415th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Cruaidh (1.4 km), The Fara South Top (1.3 km) and The Fara (2.6 km).
How high is Leacann na Sguabaich?
Leacann na Sguabaich is 900 metres high with 70 metres of prominence.
Where is Leacann na Sguabaich?
Leacann na Sguabaich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Leacann na Sguabaich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Leacann na Sguabaich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Leacann na Sguabaich 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 Leacann na Sguabaich?
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.
