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Sail Chaorainn routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1
The East Ridge of Sail Chaorainn offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views, it is a popular choice for those seeking a less technical route.
Northwest Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Cluanie InnGrade 2
The Northwest Ridge provides a more challenging scramble with some exposed sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 14km · from Cluanie InnHiking
This is the standard hiking route to the summit of Sail Chaorainn, it is a long but rewarding hike with panoramic views.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 11km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1
The South Ridge offers a gentle scramble with beautiful scenery, it is suitable for beginners looking to try scrambling.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sail Chaorainn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sail Chaorainn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 999m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sail Chaorainn 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. Lying snow up to 6 cm deep.
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 16:52.
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About Sail Chaorainn
Sail Chaorainn is 999 m (3,278 ft) high with 87 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 150th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn na Coire Mheadhoin (0.5 km), Carn a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh (1.0 km) and Sgurr nan Conbhairean (1.6 km).
How high is Sail Chaorainn?
Sail Chaorainn is 999 metres high with 87 metres of prominence.
Where is Sail Chaorainn?
Sail Chaorainn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sail Chaorainn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sail Chaorainn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sail Chaorainn 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 Sail Chaorainn?
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.
