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Sail Liath routes: 4 ways to the top
Glas Tholl CircuitHiking · 15km · from DundonnellModerate
This circuit takes you through the scenic Glas Tholl and ascends Sail Liath from the south, offering a mix of hiking and easy scrambling.
Direct Ascent from DundonnellHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from DundonnellModerate
This is a straightforward ascent starting directly from Dundonnell, following a path that leads up to Sail Liath with stunning views over Little Loch Broom.
An Teallach TraverseScrambling · 19km · from DundonnellGrade 3
This challenging route involves a full traverse of the An Teallach ridge, including the pinnacles and Sail Liath, offering spectacular views and requiring good scrambling skills.
Coire a' Ghiubhsachain RouteScrambling · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from DundonnellGrade 1
This route ascends through Coire a' Ghiubhsachain to reach the ridge near Sail Liath, providing a less technical approach to the mountain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sail Liath today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sail Liath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 952m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sail Liath 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 07:25, sunset 16:44
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:51.
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About Sail Liath
Sail Liath is 952 m (3,125 ft) high with 55 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 260th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sail Liath West Top (0.2 km), Stob Cadha Gobhlach (0.3 km) and Corrag Bhuidhe Buttress (0.8 km).
How high is Sail Liath?
Sail Liath is 952 metres high with 55 metres of prominence.
Where is Sail Liath?
Sail Liath is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sail Liath?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sail Liath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Glas Tholl Circuit (15km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sail Liath 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 Liath?
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.
